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 4085742 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4087667 epoch_slot_no: 5267 block_no: 4085565 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 7030 time: 2020-04-27 03:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca20c41429269075a714550555991c83c6a0a29eee7cd92fef395b841ac50820Block Operator
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