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 4083733 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4085658 epoch_slot_no: 3258 block_no: 4083556 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2805 time: 2020-04-26 15:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd29adb34e82f220646513df51546f0e97909162eb0de0ef080c3c871e6a27838Block Operator
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