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 4084287 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4086212 epoch_slot_no: 3812 block_no: 4084110 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5692 time: 2020-04-26 18:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd94b63d855a81bb8b3897151749a8cffcf6eedf2a99b4b9cf3408afa5d33f1faBlock Operator
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