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 4083428 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4085353 epoch_slot_no: 2953 block_no: 4083251 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 8520 time: 2020-04-26 14:09:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60f163a09f2480b323f8456487c203de5107f4c093b9a3c2a1d8008531599390Block Operator
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