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 4081308 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4083233 epoch_slot_no: 833 block_no: 4081131 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1594 time: 2020-04-26 02:22:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16c5287a568bf9e81f369db152be65c1c6c53fdbcb262aa342a1fd4969a16739Block Operator
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