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 4087799 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4089724 epoch_slot_no: 7324 block_no: 4087622 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2554 time: 2020-04-27 14:26:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98487130999c2484b0e2efa85cdb18274c651517fc3cf75f371d6a52d5f6a666Block Operator
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