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 4083398 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4085323 epoch_slot_no: 2923 block_no: 4083221 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1865 time: 2020-04-26 13:59:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7552990102f0a579a80e4b1e7356624e3dc9237640336323d6b0164009a8ce89Block Operator
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