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 4084207 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4086132 epoch_slot_no: 3732 block_no: 4084030 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1311 time: 2020-04-26 18:28:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70866d142a00225fe253952f0bec95f2705584137821d6b9a9344440c7ea983eBlock Operator
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