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 4086171 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4088096 epoch_slot_no: 5696 block_no: 4085994 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2277 time: 2020-04-27 05:23:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xebbc2875bea64be777806e37ed00d8c9a1a72c369bc28664715b2161a5d73723Block Operator
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