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 4083470 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4085395 epoch_slot_no: 2995 block_no: 4083293 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3453 time: 2020-04-26 14:23:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x770c2b2a995faf515f500a42f1fa4c8111ea6588ab276add33f29fe1944883bfBlock Operator
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