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 4086123 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4088048 epoch_slot_no: 5648 block_no: 4085946 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2562 time: 2020-04-27 05:07:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x513553a8bb8b8bfd6c47ad9c35e9a9a6edf995496afe96a22c2449cde5cbc364Block Operator
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