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 4079451 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4081376 epoch_slot_no: 20576 block_no: 4079274 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-04-25 16:03:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ba9ab0abbdcdb113e4b9fc2b0e7a883433b924dfd3bb4d39aac78f41a20aa48Block Operator
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