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 4083674 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4085599 epoch_slot_no: 3199 block_no: 4083497 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1860 time: 2020-04-26 15:31:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc5a26dd73348e554e7492ca0bbca8dcc04306086c2c6ec58c89b114d19ad66a1Block Operator
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