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 4086193 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4088118 epoch_slot_no: 5718 block_no: 4086016 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2404 time: 2020-04-27 05:30:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x507d30cf50da8dab7ca9e17d409b8010eef598418e34a337e7cf2183b8a07a27Block Operator
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