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 4086792 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4088717 epoch_slot_no: 6317 block_no: 4086615 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6581 time: 2020-04-27 08:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x693301aeef52dac31b2e53eaf80abc32edd1468f0fc3dccb4f67bdab8699fa14Block Operator
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