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 4082584 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4084509 epoch_slot_no: 2109 block_no: 4082407 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3745 time: 2020-04-26 09:27:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09e4d4dd63c823243c0a3c8fb046f581553ab9abeb54e6c6f228419630a53345Block Operator
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