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 4086399 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4088324 epoch_slot_no: 5924 block_no: 4086222 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4440 time: 2020-04-27 06:39:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe34cbe8c8cec49bf2251ec4f742f9188359d6a8abbd61c96a615ab44fd4e02d9Block Operator
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