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 4083637 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4085562 epoch_slot_no: 3162 block_no: 4083460 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2219 time: 2020-04-26 15:18:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16bd57f735d64f7212a36adb00f29597db7ee80e36cbfda981e9360f44741c49Block Operator
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