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 4078595 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4080520 epoch_slot_no: 19720 block_no: 4078418 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2013 time: 2020-04-25 11:18:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf66e9090323210fa6178ed176a02dc60569e56b59ae1fcf2120f6f1fa77d236eBlock Operator
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