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 4085380 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4087305 epoch_slot_no: 4905 block_no: 4085203 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1401 time: 2020-04-27 00:59:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf5144651a3420f461065d84a97c117642313fb69e8caedf50c94a06e538f3d4Block Operator
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