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 4082441 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4084366 epoch_slot_no: 1966 block_no: 4082264 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1368 time: 2020-04-26 08:40:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1af8fdb83f65fbf3a769f26ae2ec03f3f9e7933a89f3c050ff4fa080701beb34Block Operator
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