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 4082412 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4084337 epoch_slot_no: 1937 block_no: 4082235 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2039 time: 2020-04-26 08:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x24497ddcfa87c6e5d573a457aa9a4893a63ca16352a43446d9aa2b4ae4a9a2cdBlock Operator
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