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 4083087 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4085012 epoch_slot_no: 2612 block_no: 4082910 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2335 time: 2020-04-26 12:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ed0722e163630c57841981f42b8df266d69d9d17c16546e1cac7de61d36c20dBlock Operator
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