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 4083511 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4085436 epoch_slot_no: 3036 block_no: 4083334 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1818 time: 2020-04-26 14:36:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xade5a5f186365a21438f1af7f50eeabefeaef527ce390638ab594b3b057ae454Block Operator
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