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 4082342 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4084267 epoch_slot_no: 1867 block_no: 4082165 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3316 time: 2020-04-26 08:07:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9efc6240afdc6732a69a4fe6dab8060d3f3822a01f63b49097835222149d014Block Operator
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