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 4079719 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4081644 epoch_slot_no: 20844 block_no: 4079542 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2020-04-25 17:32:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8321b4b071c93576dc5399ca4462f93331244540ee24110000f77e4c5829253Block Operator
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