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 4087075 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4089000 epoch_slot_no: 6600 block_no: 4086898 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1976 time: 2020-04-27 10:24:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfaf0674cc0c0007a4d05f7fe35b89213ce571250b04ea3a7b14be2db3b2bd67fBlock Operator
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