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 4077098 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4079023 epoch_slot_no: 18223 block_no: 4076921 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 7564 time: 2020-04-25 02:59:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd0da385dbcca659454152f936d4c208618eaaa7e1c8e6fe82f2bd1feb571ecaBlock Operator
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