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 4077574 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4079499 epoch_slot_no: 18699 block_no: 4077397 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4264 time: 2020-04-25 05:37:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa188b1c45a05e2a6cbe1f782176b88dbd99873ba69249b65e1737f540687df8cBlock Operator
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