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 4077051 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4078976 epoch_slot_no: 18176 block_no: 4076874 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 7930 time: 2020-04-25 02:43:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa41254290f5be52e4dd19768d21913ce97433b7fe57f1ec1dc9a432e9e4818afBlock Operator
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