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 4083242 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4085167 epoch_slot_no: 2767 block_no: 4083065 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1529 time: 2020-04-26 13:07:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x46b867071d5cd0d16389eb61535c7d5e1333ce7f64f4d05b12ae70350a1a5db2Block Operator
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