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 4087360 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4089285 epoch_slot_no: 6885 block_no: 4087183 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1315 time: 2020-04-27 11:59:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c741d0bdfc15d26e959cae23a47ae4fc18fbb4a8c9dd53c18a25f7c5c497ffeBlock Operator
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