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 4082046 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4083971 epoch_slot_no: 1571 block_no: 4081869 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1574 time: 2020-04-26 06:28:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e9925aabbed94ca6fcb555e78af7ce48c0a4f756d048559afa5817b0da5e27bBlock Operator
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