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 4086528 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4088453 epoch_slot_no: 6053 block_no: 4086351 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2616 time: 2020-04-27 07:22:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x580df8facba7d506b122d3fcd850d740a6ee3d5bd8ac3752e62a011ea11d8be5Block Operator
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