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 4077393 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4079318 epoch_slot_no: 18518 block_no: 4077216 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-04-25 04:37:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8538c638f4c5307bab4dbba9f3689c6e2cd830f6fd96bd15b009dcdf29cf939Block Operator
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