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 4086264 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4088189 epoch_slot_no: 5789 block_no: 4086087 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6448 time: 2020-04-27 05:54:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa20a6a778eff88b6afdd376b1c8e7abb516f554fc1e739393d67f7589220cabdBlock Operator
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