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 4081705 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4083630 epoch_slot_no: 1230 block_no: 4081528 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2375 time: 2020-04-26 04:34:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a902d91ffe3eb174f22cd1a41af02a5bbc670fa2e1c3426701efca8c1ba3df3Block Operator
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