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 4083912 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4085837 epoch_slot_no: 3437 block_no: 4083735 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 9475 time: 2020-04-26 16:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf6dbc9fef9dad19539edebb1821734572d2e749778e28732f21f349ca27f72b3Block Operator
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