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 4085871 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4087796 epoch_slot_no: 5396 block_no: 4085694 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3140 time: 2020-04-27 03:43:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0adce12b7e4e543901db5be3890e7b31ee256453069e775183acc45a9b352b9bBlock Operator
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