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 4088308 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4090233 epoch_slot_no: 7833 block_no: 4088131 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2514 time: 2020-04-27 17:15:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x534bae13f170fc002b307779cc5ce0ade19ac1a671d973f29f069e11da942cb6Block Operator
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