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 4086642 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4088567 epoch_slot_no: 6167 block_no: 4086465 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 15832 time: 2020-04-27 08:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57e119b53e185db4b295b29d960ca134a3da5d5d34938d4f7b05e9d7f33e95f5Block Operator
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