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 4077909 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4079834 epoch_slot_no: 19034 block_no: 4077732 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3435 time: 2020-04-25 07:29:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x463eecd6a577c8a91e6119f85fc0fb29b428bee951d6d737185f461f602340dfBlock Operator
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