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 4086273 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4088198 epoch_slot_no: 5798 block_no: 4086096 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 7203 time: 2020-04-27 05:57:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbdd6369e8142d5dc93fe2bf0f291fb7ad8d4157e4b4494b7a7a30bc9decf6d2bBlock Operator
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