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 4077701 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4079626 epoch_slot_no: 18826 block_no: 4077524 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3809 time: 2020-04-25 06:20:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac97f1d37210e68c8eda7d7a09a5b684ff19b98de7385b2762d3de447dcc27daBlock Operator
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