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 4084273 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4086198 epoch_slot_no: 3798 block_no: 4084096 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3524 time: 2020-04-26 18:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf7609e768887bb3fb16f9de611bbb2757acd78f7db32f89cedc31a34f50184a0Block Operator
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