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 4079011 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4080936 epoch_slot_no: 20136 block_no: 4078834 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4658 time: 2020-04-25 13:36:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2295a2f6b4a5903f3b05feeb80eb0d744ed37b773003b5dc878d0a1426d3b359Block Operator
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