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 4085028 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4086953 epoch_slot_no: 4553 block_no: 4084851 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1143 time: 2020-04-26 23:02:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xacf3a1d702846febacdebd5af75b824b3fb9c6ef612c36a7f80566c218edad9bBlock Operator
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