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 4088491 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4090416 epoch_slot_no: 8016 block_no: 4088314 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3150 time: 2020-04-27 18:16:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf675a797cfcf2e118a66d7094e283bca44ec675a5bd32a7e2dd5e080f0fdaca2Block Operator
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