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 4086432 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4088357 epoch_slot_no: 5957 block_no: 4086255 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 16747 time: 2020-04-27 06:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x44437ffa744ce7a4dcb2b4394595788013d68f97de1371eac02a0c6b12caf922Block Operator
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