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 4080927 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4082852 epoch_slot_no: 452 block_no: 4080750 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1311 time: 2020-04-26 00:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5767e938a3b5d1ff2885098eabc10605b46bc75e3a6e08775915fe0511fa7d20Block Operator
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