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 4086180 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4088105 epoch_slot_no: 5705 block_no: 4086003 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3280 time: 2020-04-27 05:26:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b3cc70cc4e59ff730f51c399e9c004f5ff07ed3974f1e35e9c349ab7d4aff1dBlock Operator
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