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 4083417 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4085342 epoch_slot_no: 2942 block_no: 4083240 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6619 time: 2020-04-26 14:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x94733f27589ace3658158bbd9292bdb4a44d073eeb9d20272ae0d8e40901ab18Block Operator
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