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 4086211 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4088136 epoch_slot_no: 5736 block_no: 4086034 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5335 time: 2020-04-27 05:36:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x82b9122cb60aed67463d4c1da3bfb40ac29b1f5bcce8256daf33ab2adc00d817Block Operator
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