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 4087109 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4089034 epoch_slot_no: 6634 block_no: 4086932 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2157 time: 2020-04-27 10:36:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x984e4a366da3d3c9bff15aa23fb62a0702c8b518b141240e7fda7ce61a1d57eeBlock Operator
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