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 4079493 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4081418 epoch_slot_no: 20618 block_no: 4079316 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1533 time: 2020-04-25 16:17:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc159a9285a91ff9a1abe70c5b8cb2e30bf7f7ef8b09dabbb578ce9787eae0d01Block Operator
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