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 4078563 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4080488 epoch_slot_no: 19688 block_no: 4078386 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4403 time: 2020-04-25 11:07:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5d47a3069feb3b87e334c3b5342946a92f352fae82dfd2ce0ff64c314651537aBlock Operator
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