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 4087871 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4089796 epoch_slot_no: 7396 block_no: 4087694 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1500 time: 2020-04-27 14:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x742fa63578e983ef70a7d1e2e3c9f1cc7ab5fe0f9012ca8e6510b5f893f475b5Block Operator
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