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 4087722 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4089647 epoch_slot_no: 7247 block_no: 4087545 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3634 time: 2020-04-27 14:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5e24fa5519e5ad28885a753723e0a4a406d163fc0bf3fa7f6d60b7e2c626664Block Operator
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