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 4083078 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4085003 epoch_slot_no: 2603 block_no: 4082901 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2341 time: 2020-04-26 12:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3cda41b4f919b8a8ac2f05c84550991c78720792381f3153686dcc3cafcfa5d1Block Operator
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