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 4087915 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4089840 epoch_slot_no: 7440 block_no: 4087738 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1290 time: 2020-04-27 15:04:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd409804c5e5c4301917e60719e8f28178d45db4ecb6402fc1bca83a111e3e542Block Operator
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