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 4084323 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4086248 epoch_slot_no: 3848 block_no: 4084146 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2614 time: 2020-04-26 19:07:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1009e1a5874975df742859870fe8467f64c3ac88052a4f6a2150436bff07bb6Block Operator
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