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 4084570 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4086495 epoch_slot_no: 4095 block_no: 4084393 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1238 time: 2020-04-26 20:29:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd9cbd355c5fc9b6672354d21552b263210c423c35e54b96b87d25510e9a8cff6Block Operator
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