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 4083832 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4085757 epoch_slot_no: 3357 block_no: 4083655 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1245 time: 2020-04-26 16:23:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xabb40bc8addb3491733328a24eb1ca8d9a3fffe5d25ad635b7f9283e01b16d93Block Operator
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