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 4085830 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4087755 epoch_slot_no: 5355 block_no: 4085653 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1867 time: 2020-04-27 03:29:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa79e719fff9614c639c49948fe434cc6fc2e9fa07ba14d8a947874452ae4f233Block Operator
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