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 4082691 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4084616 epoch_slot_no: 2216 block_no: 4082514 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1224 time: 2020-04-26 10:03:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a1b97f5b40ef1bd0c7d14c5279f59b1c666c94a7a39bc86264f6b05d82087f5Block Operator
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