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 4077212 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4079137 epoch_slot_no: 18337 block_no: 4077035 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2187 time: 2020-04-25 03:37:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcbae678439600f4dd7bf07b95f67b483282dfb7d1a8c1b3362106d26eb4a15c8Block Operator
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