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 4086857 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4088782 epoch_slot_no: 6382 block_no: 4086680 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2092 time: 2020-04-27 09:12:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a93c999d0baabb54fe703e8bc12c4a0c0c75a01a0b6455b73f9992464ff2531Block Operator
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