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 4086773 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4088698 epoch_slot_no: 6298 block_no: 4086596 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2777 time: 2020-04-27 08:44:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd1c3a2102114c319255405a29e8fdfc5c65e8ed43e700baae8b7d3c6f59d6f3Block Operator
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