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 4081381 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4083306 epoch_slot_no: 906 block_no: 4081204 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2020-04-26 02:46:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8edea7798dca10889ba307f715415262d0b3213e9a9ec93dfe2114a11c7892aeBlock Operator
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