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 4087155 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4089080 epoch_slot_no: 6680 block_no: 4086978 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2202 time: 2020-04-27 10:51:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x54a33edf433069d1613401e7393e1eea8b21e666010027ab1a49100e43036eafBlock Operator
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