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 4088088 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4090013 epoch_slot_no: 7613 block_no: 4087911 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1426 time: 2020-04-27 16:02:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48241aab58429635dd13251e4dc3b539f1429d9f2ea055cf13e86a065af2b3b8Block Operator
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