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 4079541 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4081466 epoch_slot_no: 20666 block_no: 4079364 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1714 time: 2020-04-25 16:33:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd559e35c7cf72ef401ab6b642ff55a7f6cd0d2760521ea2c136d8a7ffa176478Block Operator
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