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 4082408 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4084333 epoch_slot_no: 1933 block_no: 4082231 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1804 time: 2020-04-26 08:29:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57f20701f625168d918a16c34dbffeda18cfc7e42a662b16df46be3b4fe0b192Block Operator
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