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 4082104 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4084029 epoch_slot_no: 1629 block_no: 4081927 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1525 time: 2020-04-26 06:47:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72e5d8505fe6830485dba646531242f151638b4ebe89ec0a754f0f0bb9cc20f3Block Operator
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