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 4085724 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4087649 epoch_slot_no: 5249 block_no: 4085547 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1644 time: 2020-04-27 02:54:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ba4e61b8053a55f43cd92d5f0f3d7f57483b61d6836ecbf242abab43e05d81bBlock Operator
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