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 4082622 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4084547 epoch_slot_no: 2147 block_no: 4082445 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2075 time: 2020-04-26 09:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88dc543b746cc2d64e67dd64dd5611d834c403b5516ffcf672bacb917e158058Block Operator
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