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 4087172 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4089097 epoch_slot_no: 6697 block_no: 4086995 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2342 time: 2020-04-27 10:57:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b035280e50db8b025b32f50cbe5a699c3b104b9b620b43a744166fbc5e4da14Block Operator
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