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 4080610 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4082535 epoch_slot_no: 135 block_no: 4080433 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 990 time: 2020-04-25 22:29:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74814fc9f0cf20ea78a3a24b31a02216fa081aee354d6abd5f834c7c38ad03b1Block Operator
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