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 4080988 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4082913 epoch_slot_no: 513 block_no: 4080811 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2387 time: 2020-04-26 00:35:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed8504046069af64a7c4410b8e5e40499496170bed47ba2e6d51cab008540f18Block Operator
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