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 4078004 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4079929 epoch_slot_no: 19129 block_no: 4077827 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1960 time: 2020-04-25 08:01:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20f8b5550842676ba2da76cfed72530f4b646a2f0103e6182f5ddf13c7926e9eBlock Operator
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