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 4081658 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4083583 epoch_slot_no: 1183 block_no: 4081481 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 958 time: 2020-04-26 04:19:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a6401cd292d134006f8e8cc4ed6d2fb4515c4eb7696536f2898b9b3a049d3afBlock Operator
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