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 4082617 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4084542 epoch_slot_no: 2142 block_no: 4082440 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1344 time: 2020-04-26 09:38:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x513d189e1e01a76b9f0e6ae07c476a07ab110e66c44c2de9fb31d74dac7754e3Block Operator
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