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 4083682 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4085607 epoch_slot_no: 3207 block_no: 4083505 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1467 time: 2020-04-26 15:33:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc4ff247c5b8031650b767f7ab0e898a0d03973788c9e2e779dd819f3c13bc28Block Operator
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