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 4082998 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4084923 epoch_slot_no: 2523 block_no: 4082821 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1278 time: 2020-04-26 11:45:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4960e20d5c8866308e92a7a3b9d5edcbfe7f012cbd2cbb8a4dacbe5202a072acBlock Operator
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