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 4082601 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4084526 epoch_slot_no: 2126 block_no: 4082424 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2867 time: 2020-04-26 09:33:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd73360973a87724cb25bae69f9e16f55076f45d16a284c1c85789868c50e1531Block Operator
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