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 4083482 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4085407 epoch_slot_no: 3007 block_no: 4083305 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1898 time: 2020-04-26 14:27:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43410024bd2c7f45a2930d949701574aa4369962176f6ed6418c0b3de25d97deBlock Operator
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