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 4077214 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4079139 epoch_slot_no: 18339 block_no: 4077037 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 7915 time: 2020-04-25 03:37:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3918a15c8f39609fcc7ee0bc080596728ef7e4892a571c7266eb0451a368bcbbBlock Operator
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