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 4088102 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4090027 epoch_slot_no: 7627 block_no: 4087925 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1429 time: 2020-04-27 16:07:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ce7fd1065ca5078ec8f5a46d8682e364aa2b2ba016682870d0c632026e30b16Block Operator
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