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 4086724 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4088649 epoch_slot_no: 6249 block_no: 4086547 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2834 time: 2020-04-27 08:27:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6537bd912e717cd6f3248629f877d1fab308f1beb3ea9b951efb43f85790521dBlock Operator
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