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 4088096 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4090021 epoch_slot_no: 7621 block_no: 4087919 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2224 time: 2020-04-27 16:05:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74d381b5e36afc5073e964e2dc801636a460826dfc47e01d76c37316fbb1b331Block Operator
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