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 4076679 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4078604 epoch_slot_no: 17804 block_no: 4076502 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2031 time: 2020-04-25 00:39:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d9687a3630474f453d2594fee45f1ba52b2cf4ae97e64e6553bc2000f8267eeBlock Operator
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