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 4086083 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4088008 epoch_slot_no: 5608 block_no: 4085906 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1357 time: 2020-04-27 04:54:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c69e1ddbdc21071e85d59a8c88a69d711173eacb1a58c24846ee458686f5ad6Block Operator
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