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 4085538 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4087463 epoch_slot_no: 5063 block_no: 4085361 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5696 time: 2020-04-27 01:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2515f5e21c2fb84ea2ff12ad84c82ed42c1e1abdd03b1accf7ed7aa4cdab0d60Block Operator
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