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 4084812 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4086737 epoch_slot_no: 4337 block_no: 4084635 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5692 time: 2020-04-26 21:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32998f6ac7f3fcb838100b3446a8b7e57d61545f6b393c2885c353c495745e94Block Operator
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