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 4084078 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4086003 epoch_slot_no: 3603 block_no: 4083901 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1976 time: 2020-04-26 17:45:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09a4f1b9ddb03ca3be4938f89bee6010cc23a73ef9f80bbdeb725a0637c2c9eeBlock Operator
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