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 4088118 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4090043 epoch_slot_no: 7643 block_no: 4087941 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3131 time: 2020-04-27 16:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ca8f034da24985740babf970fbb95bd03dc5035df9c76d94b05adf60955bd0dBlock Operator
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