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 4083522 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4085447 epoch_slot_no: 3047 block_no: 4083345 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3764 time: 2020-04-26 14:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x79e89cd2f8e123f617c57b72bfc0d1ba49f44c62b3ef77722c952f19b1c1457bBlock Operator
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