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 4086641 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4088566 epoch_slot_no: 6166 block_no: 4086464 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1342 time: 2020-04-27 08:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c715d9865ca0617f82128ad0878878d4a7050d3b3cab7aa57c679b944dbe7b2Block Operator
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