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 4082101 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4084026 epoch_slot_no: 1626 block_no: 4081924 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 925 time: 2020-04-26 06:46:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9f6894d50f2a26f3376b494c8ae17a61dc9ac3be64cdc0a8aa389128b42bbd2Block Operator
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