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 4077657 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4079582 epoch_slot_no: 18782 block_no: 4077480 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2020-04-25 06:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd5d136a95ecdebbcff7635a07c76343d666c2cb69118b15d740e9a7e4910efc5Block Operator
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