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 4086204 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4088129 epoch_slot_no: 5729 block_no: 4086027 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1176 time: 2020-04-27 05:34:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x30e2cf3617a5d37025f08b1d3d931adbd1e893537325c9b6008de807157f0181Block Operator
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