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 4083683 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4085608 epoch_slot_no: 3208 block_no: 4083506 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1122 time: 2020-04-26 15:34:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03122c6148569d0287f35ca4915e07ba43dbe6e9118be6c13e38d17cc40b6dc5Block Operator
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