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 4085652 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4087577 epoch_slot_no: 5177 block_no: 4085475 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2020-04-27 02:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2fee178bd40551831dfa9eb50e3f99d4567045f8cc024b2af4fe4a2759ed42ceBlock Operator
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