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 4077526 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4079451 epoch_slot_no: 18651 block_no: 4077349 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2774 time: 2020-04-25 05:21:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcacbd1b8c7517c198d334ff66bbbe79aec2e6a55a87a90881bc0db16c1931d7eBlock Operator
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