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 4077187 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4079112 epoch_slot_no: 18312 block_no: 4077010 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 962 time: 2020-04-25 03:28:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x07414876e9c9c755677accc2f5a1575de9290ec0c55fa632b7773691039fcd91Block Operator
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