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 4079059 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4080984 epoch_slot_no: 20184 block_no: 4078882 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1245 time: 2020-04-25 13:52:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e40f82a77ed45c334e7efbf0b24f4b7dfd5912a6fb2ff7910403adc5e76009aBlock Operator
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