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 4086012 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4087937 epoch_slot_no: 5537 block_no: 4085835 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1714 time: 2020-04-27 04:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x868ebf6a18b592138a219e9c0e324a91a51326bc43e0c0be66fb0978bb84755bBlock Operator
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