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 4085949 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4087874 epoch_slot_no: 5474 block_no: 4085772 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1807 time: 2020-04-27 04:09:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2716d8701ae72e9663b23eabf98037b8cb14a2096bb81122e2711d5d8c36ddfBlock Operator
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