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 4080019 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4081944 epoch_slot_no: 21144 block_no: 4079842 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2345 time: 2020-04-25 19:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ce970c26c8aa6d7f9404a6df276db397efaedcd1033f81f5bb6f450dad0a3f4Block Operator
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