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 4077074 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4078999 epoch_slot_no: 18199 block_no: 4076897 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5258 time: 2020-04-25 02:51:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe668d03224988c701889748898d42d8bf9de1c0dfac0da62310b1a3e8b4c22beBlock Operator
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