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 4087300 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4089225 epoch_slot_no: 6825 block_no: 4087123 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2378 time: 2020-04-27 11:39:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd691f2a5c8bf92b464265024516a61715b0382f0b3183dc389aa98d854f79a7bBlock Operator
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