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 4083966 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4085891 epoch_slot_no: 3491 block_no: 4083789 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1311 time: 2020-04-26 17:08:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd5109c0098496a8c4ed3235a90250c1d632c9d603c448c678537a818885b378cBlock Operator
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