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 4078977 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4080902 epoch_slot_no: 20102 block_no: 4078800 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2169 time: 2020-04-25 13:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7978e0f851014720f29a42d3863f8bc20b2288ecf49b0b57c928fd8bff17637Block Operator
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