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 4086893 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4088818 epoch_slot_no: 6418 block_no: 4086716 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-04-27 09:24:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe68e44a17d7a272405b22e0b5ce00e657a6acfe13ff8f189c3258f4a7520ca62Block Operator
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