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 4084302 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 4086227 epoch_slot_no: 3827 block_no: 4084125 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5106 time: 2020-04-26 19:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e708bba46b9a8820e53b8fc7511558b5007a55aad202d87c3d3f5ce56ecc93bBlock Operator
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