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 4083870 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4085795 epoch_slot_no: 3395 block_no: 4083693 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2013 time: 2020-04-26 16:36:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99015910209110a070a878e87540dd0302deda0910d17f3fa6eb5b380b1ecef4Block Operator
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