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 4083732 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4085657 epoch_slot_no: 3257 block_no: 4083555 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 8948 time: 2020-04-26 15:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1578c281ec6722c8b790dc719ddc11fc7b0891eb4f66acbb1bf5f6c81ec886e1Block Operator
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