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 4083821 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4085746 epoch_slot_no: 3346 block_no: 4083644 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2485 time: 2020-04-26 16:20:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60c4493a5410a6717dd27523c35974b8238109cf3b8dd3976dd38136db70024dBlock Operator
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