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 4084253 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4086178 epoch_slot_no: 3778 block_no: 4084076 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1311 time: 2020-04-26 18:44:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0d5cb4917a94c1a658185c6d39a6dac63e2c570730f202b291e7291f61c343eBlock Operator
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