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 4086397 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4088322 epoch_slot_no: 5922 block_no: 4086220 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1172 time: 2020-04-27 06:38:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6e26d122bb3cff5319d15d1fb0df859d2e762a383780a483e7bc20d1cda3b643Block Operator
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