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 4084753 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4086678 epoch_slot_no: 4278 block_no: 4084576 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1356 time: 2020-04-26 21:30:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x743c01872058b621c489e9f45fa193c802df1be5d0dbe08ca8f9463c4976eacaBlock Operator
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