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 4082769 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4084694 epoch_slot_no: 2294 block_no: 4082592 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2154 time: 2020-04-26 10:29:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e640a5ebbda48cae9404f79eb48dc2a6001b2589d0ee505bb60d0636c85e70aBlock Operator
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