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 4079778 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4081703 epoch_slot_no: 20903 block_no: 4079601 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5865 time: 2020-04-25 17:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xebed03dbbf78dc39a2c66f960bba0a0c680268d4cda3ce6e0e8f8d30d915a802Block Operator
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