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 4082615 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4084540 epoch_slot_no: 2140 block_no: 4082438 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2182 time: 2020-04-26 09:38:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xafd27c82f38a9d9b9941b9468f1a64f9932ad771c1befb1f64ca6c4641ce8397Block Operator
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