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 4080994 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4082919 epoch_slot_no: 519 block_no: 4080817 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2321 time: 2020-04-26 00:37:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5beaaa63af750bf55c28aba3a0051ead6d18109a539e4def4f9c5cfa77daff9aBlock Operator
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