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 4078781 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4080706 epoch_slot_no: 19906 block_no: 4078604 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1977 time: 2020-04-25 12:20:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd931a814a3f40faac74e8363b85f274dfe7ad1ad64b74a2feb56fff34a6969c0Block Operator
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