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 4085940 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4087865 epoch_slot_no: 5465 block_no: 4085763 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 929 time: 2020-04-27 04:06:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa21a236eaf84102dd620db964fd95fb1475c57da4df5f097b4b4ec0459ac2af4Block Operator
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