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 4077733 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4079658 epoch_slot_no: 18858 block_no: 4077556 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4285 time: 2020-04-25 06:30:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf1811b753a0eb9736535b715b4c76f4b3a9ca3a5458bbb7df1b50b747997e0abBlock Operator
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