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 4078362 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4080287 epoch_slot_no: 19487 block_no: 4078185 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2370 time: 2020-04-25 10:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x710c772ceb7de76e42779a2e3c32d5c97e4e086dff999026886ffa1bb730f249Block Operator
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