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 4082456 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4084381 epoch_slot_no: 1981 block_no: 4082279 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 987 time: 2020-04-26 08:45:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20c703fb2717abb3c979b31e226627b36beac1859fe536d60dc5d36ca5e7ebb5Block Operator
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