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 4088295 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4090220 epoch_slot_no: 7820 block_no: 4088118 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 958 time: 2020-04-27 17:11:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5584abe17becc25d24329edfee60fc9eabc9609b83ffd63d9c51e5fa57b9bfd3Block Operator
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