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 4077971 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4079896 epoch_slot_no: 19096 block_no: 4077794 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3861 time: 2020-04-25 07:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97f6b2568b04a6e52ae5e0871e3c92aa57c8aee04291a0855161fcc5a480fd9bBlock Operator
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