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 4085777 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4087702 epoch_slot_no: 5302 block_no: 4085600 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2020-04-27 03:12:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ef75fc472fa15eb5e5ec1e4a740a884e42c22f753c751a8cdf7e1d5f7288360Block Operator
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