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 4077204 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4079129 epoch_slot_no: 18329 block_no: 4077027 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7529 time: 2020-04-25 03:34:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4cdfb6edb9d93711618b4620e0b0a33bedabdfcbc2b324d0b7d9ef7004b68bd2Block Operator
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