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 4077194 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4079119 epoch_slot_no: 18319 block_no: 4077017 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1816 time: 2020-04-25 03:31:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3866360ea4db9111453646e0d2b1fdca828be4f262a1efa4024e3bda8f2c5e07Block Operator
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