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 4082922 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4084847 epoch_slot_no: 2447 block_no: 4082745 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1529 time: 2020-04-26 11:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe44cbfaa3dba87e17cfc2e28a4a12d701ac91bc7b03064b7889be5a090e9250cBlock Operator
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