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 4077841 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4079766 epoch_slot_no: 18966 block_no: 4077664 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1882 time: 2020-04-25 07:06:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb7bccd44ddc690bdc92063edd16c462e5a5eb22bf799896fa7856ff8a946c32Block Operator
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