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 4087639 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4089564 epoch_slot_no: 7164 block_no: 4087462 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5836 time: 2020-04-27 13:32:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2fb296531916e00d0f1c244e3c2747d7b0eb9109bea15f2834e164760b8e8104Block Operator
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