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 4087389 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4089314 epoch_slot_no: 6914 block_no: 4087212 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6209 time: 2020-04-27 12:09:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x50de22995b720fc32a2ce18e2fd0044b993ec315376edc76737f739ff3c1a7fcBlock Operator
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