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 4087589 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4089514 epoch_slot_no: 7114 block_no: 4087412 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3027 time: 2020-04-27 13:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0caaa06d1a2e956ae6bf751527a92e21d4e922b8f7bbef1dc5fff15b83b0d6e0Block Operator
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