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 4084737 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4086662 epoch_slot_no: 4262 block_no: 4084560 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4735 time: 2020-04-26 21:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c938318d5e66a92eaf30921a1adbde8a4d2528dff26a30564c6f8481829a9bfBlock Operator
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