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 4084874 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4086799 epoch_slot_no: 4399 block_no: 4084697 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2153 time: 2020-04-26 22:11:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b8da1836a272bd3b8d3c1cb044c2a736cf4ec3def8faa94ac34e1b306a67dd5Block Operator
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