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 4085645 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4087570 epoch_slot_no: 5170 block_no: 4085468 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2442 time: 2020-04-27 02:28:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe77d3b888588d54633a2c0f4f6eec1afa0fda2172a88bd789921a95dde6b7c06Block Operator
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