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 4087232 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4089157 epoch_slot_no: 6757 block_no: 4087055 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5874 time: 2020-04-27 11:17:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa40d6689dd09adc954b2b97aa5c082e01778593d2143df3e8746ee6f50592513Block Operator
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