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 4080991 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4082916 epoch_slot_no: 516 block_no: 4080814 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3831 time: 2020-04-26 00:36:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x308c7dd5bd4f6fc21e363170878f7d3e4ff63793090a8d169577ffc5fd431c13Block Operator
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