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 4082406 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4084331 epoch_slot_no: 1931 block_no: 4082229 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-04-26 08:28:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x52bed4b7a39635a7097fb5af155af85c641038f5b896e2756d7bac2a7db4b675Block Operator
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