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 4086795 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4088720 epoch_slot_no: 6320 block_no: 4086618 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2138 time: 2020-04-27 08:51:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21ac1904b189caf60b9737cd0c80b92a803b975c1b2dc3fef37ce1ae3ce05e59Block Operator
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