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 4086540 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4088465 epoch_slot_no: 6065 block_no: 4086363 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 7714 time: 2020-04-27 07:26:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe75aec8103dd679d6f8b6461caf3a439d141d582748e47da04bd26eb5a70ffdaBlock Operator
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