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 4077717 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4079642 epoch_slot_no: 18842 block_no: 4077540 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1976 time: 2020-04-25 06:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x622436edc704348381a9a012edf0b5d77eacdb0debef78ec477100b5fc6e4049Block Operator
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