A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4076678 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4078603 epoch_slot_no: 17803 block_no: 4076501 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2387 time: 2020-04-25 00:39:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x866cc04f72463f3ee89a5fc3d97a492b228953eb00cb1b99b9e6d1cab911cd8aBlock Operator
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