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 4079506 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4081431 epoch_slot_no: 20631 block_no: 4079329 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2009 time: 2020-04-25 16:21:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f17f4aa95e2e10158179aa6774135c667968b1453019b95cc0b573835898b2bBlock Operator
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