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 4087698 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4089623 epoch_slot_no: 7223 block_no: 4087521 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5181 time: 2020-04-27 13:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7bde58ef0b5e0cdf42071344e8c8bd641e5b8dfa841e39f674e5d87f79603ba4Block Operator
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