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 4085308 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4087233 epoch_slot_no: 4833 block_no: 4085131 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3404 time: 2020-04-27 00:35:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2ffcf633043a36641af2280eda4a9eff98ac4455e9235dfe1a88197b8322811Block Operator
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