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 4088650 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4090575 epoch_slot_no: 8175 block_no: 4088473 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2896 time: 2020-04-27 19:09:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f5fe3e3d85ac3c39bda7217be9a61e1b0068cb4443d007b66910340b3f47911Block Operator
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