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 4088243 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4090168 epoch_slot_no: 7768 block_no: 4088066 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1534 time: 2020-04-27 16:54:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe4b3448592c22d0449eab7d1b2af235bad152a32c40d5d5681c2375c90421ff9Block Operator
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