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 4087780 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4089705 epoch_slot_no: 7305 block_no: 4087603 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1229 time: 2020-04-27 14:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81eb4bab6ea08c6fd5350c4423847c9f623c520f3c89e0cfeed6888c5e2b37f7Block Operator
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