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 4083987 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4085912 epoch_slot_no: 3512 block_no: 4083810 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1492 time: 2020-04-26 17:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28c43ec452967ef3bfabb95c005e9d9a1cfa19727c537e768868d763d4bdc64cBlock Operator
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