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 4086608 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4088533 epoch_slot_no: 6133 block_no: 4086431 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 7313 time: 2020-04-27 07:49:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb08a0dd7b47556b58548f66927a04b433defa7e1d3c5782762562d4510c64a0Block Operator
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