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 4079656 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4081581 epoch_slot_no: 20781 block_no: 4079479 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1825 time: 2020-04-25 17:11:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81c6277ee9eb9dec435e76a4adc372c9236c36daf147f8b8ed5116fdede1ea22Block Operator
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