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 4083614 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4085539 epoch_slot_no: 3139 block_no: 4083437 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 7226 time: 2020-04-26 15:11:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c3eab0854834de1a70618613606c43f20f1081fab7bd935635bab6ae89ccf84Block Operator
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