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 4080195 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4082120 epoch_slot_no: 21320 block_no: 4080018 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1344 time: 2020-04-25 20:11:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2bb47978cf15d8940b1eb3b122eb44687bf7c6cd5ebec1e33e8fefc7ecd47f50Block Operator
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