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 4085813 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4087738 epoch_slot_no: 5338 block_no: 4085636 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1500 time: 2020-04-27 03:24:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x30c9f2e55c68a7f9f90672b1402bb71c848282caf44ec55b46249a22ceda8c78Block Operator
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