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 4085374 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4087299 epoch_slot_no: 4899 block_no: 4085197 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1492 time: 2020-04-27 00:57:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x764dea8246d1a46d1a666d6bda0fb36888e635517e1e7526b3646265d25b85afBlock Operator
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