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 4081306 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4083231 epoch_slot_no: 831 block_no: 4081129 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3647 time: 2020-04-26 02:21:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdec76da89003710e338c3dabe79de0ddb70cf115a454113a976fa16b56a86ac7Block Operator
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