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 4084482 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4086407 epoch_slot_no: 4007 block_no: 4084305 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2061 time: 2020-04-26 20:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd344d162e7e8e04d83bae0592c28de981ce7a96491affb8b7c23573b4be4097aBlock Operator
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