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 4078332 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4080257 epoch_slot_no: 19457 block_no: 4078155 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 10017 time: 2020-04-25 09:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x041f7cd126f6168cfbaf8cf01e32bef328f0f60403b634d11edece1153afbefbBlock Operator
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