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 4087739 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4089664 epoch_slot_no: 7264 block_no: 4087562 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5282 time: 2020-04-27 14:06:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe7a3824dddf431513dac1ec00acc32317d2f9f60cb8c3a9822c648ec10a75a9Block Operator
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