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 4082646 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4084571 epoch_slot_no: 2171 block_no: 4082469 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1357 time: 2020-04-26 09:48:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19a75834e95afb5f03ee63b3a08d4d95c8a172bc395968e778bcfefd3fed549cBlock Operator
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