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 4079309 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4081234 epoch_slot_no: 20434 block_no: 4079132 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1357 time: 2020-04-25 15:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e40657a77b51fa590594fa07f0305714ab50f17f2c3625f8e6cf25dd6d47531Block Operator
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