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 4078035 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4079960 epoch_slot_no: 19160 block_no: 4077858 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 921 time: 2020-04-25 08:11:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca3606366d896e95d13192b3e731d8ca90721ca87c722601330cc46d06a65d41Block Operator
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