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 4085757 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4087682 epoch_slot_no: 5282 block_no: 4085580 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3866 time: 2020-04-27 03:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc5a105f87eddb7af1d0b8dc8f9e08403c3fcd9077910c682b2e1c0556cee36eBlock Operator
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