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 4087990 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4089915 epoch_slot_no: 7515 block_no: 4087813 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2653 time: 2020-04-27 15:29:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7075c6ad6d7893899fbb69e8adc71b6dcb47d0dba4fa7fbdcd3f48a0ddc092a2Block Operator
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