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 4086947 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4088872 epoch_slot_no: 6472 block_no: 4086770 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3183 time: 2020-04-27 09:42:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x96be9bec5916d1355628c52e8ea7a321041d139bb1b348b05f8159cc6163e0b8Block Operator
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