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 4085198 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4087123 epoch_slot_no: 4723 block_no: 4085021 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5274 time: 2020-04-26 23:59:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x47f1616b553dbc54bb153f1b8308c8ff01de98d9bf4975fd1405d1011264316dBlock Operator
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