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 4087163 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4089088 epoch_slot_no: 6688 block_no: 4086986 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 905 time: 2020-04-27 10:54:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a5eb44ee4e74db97bba9c333b564216773ae23a03079597df29b61c4ddbb5b4Block Operator
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