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 4083943 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4085868 epoch_slot_no: 3468 block_no: 4083766 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1311 time: 2020-04-26 17:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f046e72c76c6fd8e80da28e55a414b6c6cac3d10d36eb6b4c36fa759b696bf2Block Operator
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