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 4085675 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4087600 epoch_slot_no: 5200 block_no: 4085498 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5753 time: 2020-04-27 02:38:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb02e1d89e30d7f62156716b79788742865be589f8c9f9fdeba81c192b2f62269Block Operator
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