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 4084842 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4086767 epoch_slot_no: 4367 block_no: 4084665 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4427 time: 2020-04-26 22:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9191fce805717c22cf174e7389b339d5abecbf2a50faeaf90a61d71d7a05dd08Block Operator
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