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 4086072 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4087997 epoch_slot_no: 5597 block_no: 4085895 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 8220 time: 2020-04-27 04:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb2430e18ace1c4a4ce4f896f5593f944cd7a49d7f65d4d539307429d3011b84fBlock Operator
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