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 4081589 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4083514 epoch_slot_no: 1114 block_no: 4081412 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2083 time: 2020-04-26 03:56:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0988a20f6a7b2c3a6aa3c5f8c88e58f3d9aa7d88b046977423877587d941621bBlock Operator
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