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 4081435 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4083360 epoch_slot_no: 960 block_no: 4081258 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1984 time: 2020-04-26 03:04:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x44b25725fb776b3d459a0ae670db75db464055e697e9b2c9eac474c0985c4a04Block Operator
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