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 4077972 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4079897 epoch_slot_no: 19097 block_no: 4077795 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 9873 time: 2020-04-25 07:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeffbf149b840765d5abecbaca57cd10f43448f73755a3e4557e8b3cf1de504c1Block Operator
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