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 4086612 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 4088537 epoch_slot_no: 6137 block_no: 4086435 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 20820 time: 2020-04-27 07:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b56bd334c97bbcd9f0c49701a8aca5f3ff4a5b9d987cfb27990648fb17aa4c7Block Operator
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