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 4086189 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4088114 epoch_slot_no: 5714 block_no: 4086012 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4418 time: 2020-04-27 05:29:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ecca47aec914d69f928cf5f75a3a536037d79c1d86cdbc0a95b64631eeac559Block Operator
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