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 4085455 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4087380 epoch_slot_no: 4980 block_no: 4085278 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3824 time: 2020-04-27 01:24:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1062a9a5b81f323b6cec01e6dce6c6b21fd323e2b36a02ee65aebf4fe5ed8096Block Operator
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