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 4077063 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4078988 epoch_slot_no: 18188 block_no: 4076886 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 8266 time: 2020-04-25 02:47:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7100f9ede4f6441ee959ab051cec4530876913446a29fe38c7ba499277a0742Block Operator
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