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 4082473 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4084398 epoch_slot_no: 1998 block_no: 4082296 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1172 time: 2020-04-26 08:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7008f0a838bf265be5109bf3976bd273ed0ec35133d85a46c8acb21d694fdb25Block Operator
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