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 4083027 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4084952 epoch_slot_no: 2552 block_no: 4082850 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2622 time: 2020-04-26 11:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1453089533c9a9087b0ce84dace9eeba3532c469cd9ae3904b62e1cb51a6f049Block Operator
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