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 4083481 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4085406 epoch_slot_no: 3006 block_no: 4083304 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1647 time: 2020-04-26 14:26:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf54252369ec11f078bc84e2bb1d2196b10d81fea1a90fabcf1b7eaf122dfc623Block Operator
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