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 4081783 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4083708 epoch_slot_no: 1308 block_no: 4081606 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1845 time: 2020-04-26 05:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa20277ef15748ddc79c3f5bb1fcf96a79306bb25d0734f1520f9641ba1c7773fBlock Operator
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