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 4078800 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4080725 epoch_slot_no: 19925 block_no: 4078623 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1610 time: 2020-04-25 12:26:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c66795bf15442e48888b1c0f8cb7bc61b3302d44c9fa8aef0ba4c63e9216451Block Operator
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