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 4085246 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4087171 epoch_slot_no: 4771 block_no: 4085069 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3098 time: 2020-04-27 00:15:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8377ddd3669b423fd3ed39c214e4a66b81545e5e0876e3b42472eca682fd659cBlock Operator
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