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 4084346 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4086271 epoch_slot_no: 3871 block_no: 4084169 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 958 time: 2020-04-26 19:15:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe656242bc23f6c20dd25a79ee97b36d7cdcda9d821f82c8840d9378d01b94eb8Block Operator
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