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 4083319 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4085244 epoch_slot_no: 2844 block_no: 4083142 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1757 time: 2020-04-26 13:32:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74579f97e4d3bc9a3b4dc5beab6ee533e0862e71227f3b73052a346584e5cf6eBlock Operator
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