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 4080307 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4082232 epoch_slot_no: 21432 block_no: 4080130 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1939 time: 2020-04-25 20:48:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x58efc1da429d249e08779990223f1479491ab9f12f5141ee611ad2d63b5a6e89Block Operator
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