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 4078110 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4080035 epoch_slot_no: 19235 block_no: 4077933 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 988 time: 2020-04-25 08:36:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c0421287351e4a3b852ecc1d19ccd0a8ec2e3cfd5aefa79bf290f9ced10db03Block Operator
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