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 4085644 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4087569 epoch_slot_no: 5169 block_no: 4085467 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1319 time: 2020-04-27 02:27:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0076d771ef528490cac0c1583b28e44641e264abe02446c639492f5b026a26b4Block Operator
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