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 4082201 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4084126 epoch_slot_no: 1726 block_no: 4082024 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3393 time: 2020-04-26 07:20:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x664307e74390f94745cb052619b2e84c8651d15d4d92fc428225eff619cf34dcBlock Operator
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