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 4080303 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4082228 epoch_slot_no: 21428 block_no: 4080126 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 958 time: 2020-04-25 20:47:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbfaad5092521d5615e1b24c7352424d3ccbc4ac56b521d055789fdc59a7d804fBlock Operator
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