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 4085620 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4087545 epoch_slot_no: 5145 block_no: 4085443 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1143 time: 2020-04-27 02:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x127a2ed33029499b0da69ee8a1e433bef7a180eab83a821c50a8d6eb27e4c376Block Operator
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