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 4077252 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4079177 epoch_slot_no: 18377 block_no: 4077075 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 17685 time: 2020-04-25 03:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x67f8761c647cb60ea53c918010c6a95d65b2427aa573af00d01123ec7364a6a6Block Operator
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