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 4077811 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4079736 epoch_slot_no: 18936 block_no: 4077634 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 8141 time: 2020-04-25 06:56:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde03d4287f09620075ea2ecadbf5ab0652cd278de13e9bcce8f7b167dac6189eBlock Operator
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