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 4076831 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4078756 epoch_slot_no: 17956 block_no: 4076654 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6512 time: 2020-04-25 01:30:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb6011825568b5c0507d22133835a2c93efdf521ad629c87a37167932946fabfBlock Operator
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