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 4088362 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4090287 epoch_slot_no: 7887 block_no: 4088185 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3032 time: 2020-04-27 17:33:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x277e0c78417bf13ad2de18c97da43e503c4cbb29e0b77c0c3ef1bc46a4afc7cdBlock Operator
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