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 4082168 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4084093 epoch_slot_no: 1693 block_no: 4081991 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 958 time: 2020-04-26 07:09:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd0d383ce8fdd8b99c212516464f2c3a6e21dd50b3341a766a760138b60551d8Block Operator
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