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 4077180 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4079105 epoch_slot_no: 18305 block_no: 4077003 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 8292 time: 2020-04-25 03:26:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d801ca63cdccb3611c32fd03b6ce5bf398dc89f2a364e67e7cdb26175a7245fBlock Operator
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