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 4088475 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4090400 epoch_slot_no: 8000 block_no: 4088298 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1278 time: 2020-04-27 18:11:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa51d5d9125a2844ce65340931a77e04b64938a70a50b851881a3f712fd4990f4Block Operator
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