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 4084271 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4086196 epoch_slot_no: 3796 block_no: 4084094 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4106 time: 2020-04-26 18:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf4184e1a2ed4064f01f8657727fa651da9419318ffdbd82b498b24d8e57aaa86Block Operator
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