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 4084447 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4086372 epoch_slot_no: 3972 block_no: 4084270 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1538 time: 2020-04-26 19:48:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14e53d98b5542ad419da7ae7d9e8e5837a24abd30c56f12001cab0657fc9d156Block Operator
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