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 4082292 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 4084217 epoch_slot_no: 1817 block_no: 4082115 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6502 time: 2020-04-26 07:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc296493d103a05e5779f63b12dd33d7e0a7273f7e0d2cc872c9819fe1d7d67c4Block Operator
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