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 4083633 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4085558 epoch_slot_no: 3158 block_no: 4083456 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2190 time: 2020-04-26 15:17:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa85ff2c5e42e8e3d949e99d6f77f12a73173e286ec7ef90e79bee397c40548c2Block Operator
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