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 4079298 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4081223 epoch_slot_no: 20423 block_no: 4079121 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4630 time: 2020-04-25 15:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x82c0eaf7724c7720945d300cc2c496b65392e1672f740e99526b259890ce5115Block Operator
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