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 4083353 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4085278 epoch_slot_no: 2878 block_no: 4083176 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1430 time: 2020-04-26 13:44:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d5180f1c924e2a0e5b482db238a98d6aad9cf92e6d18c01878e6d85350011eaBlock Operator
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