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 4083433 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4085358 epoch_slot_no: 2958 block_no: 4083256 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 9957 time: 2020-04-26 14:10:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd9792fec664ed66dcc6b67235cdecf01e5d21b44ff7d914863957c14f9519dfBlock Operator
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