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 4084261 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4086186 epoch_slot_no: 3786 block_no: 4084084 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1266 time: 2020-04-26 18:46:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x129ff44b276cbcfc52d0a31de7e8b2fc7da76efd658832649b696eb18714ea91Block Operator
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