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 4087730 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4089655 epoch_slot_no: 7255 block_no: 4087553 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1352 time: 2020-04-27 14:03:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x775e6c2077a8aafbebbb05c1fd8cbbe444373a8097aa33144534644f93562df6Block Operator
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