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 4085590 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4087515 epoch_slot_no: 5115 block_no: 4085413 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4856 time: 2020-04-27 02:09:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdef23b5f7b350c6857258341f638869077fcf1faff8c7166290c56a58aca69f4Block Operator
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