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 4083902 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4085827 epoch_slot_no: 3427 block_no: 4083725 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3926 time: 2020-04-26 16:47:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x618852cc1e67f09f2659ba2bd9314ffec7140fea5ccb9214af122895793dbdd4Block Operator
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