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 4086933 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4088858 epoch_slot_no: 6458 block_no: 4086756 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 8876 time: 2020-04-27 09:37:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2fb11653c09c044f58fe7880740c83d3a9a75eab65cf67d9ce675a9bc8c6ccd3Block Operator
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