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 4088695 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4090620 epoch_slot_no: 8220 block_no: 4088518 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 987 time: 2020-04-27 19:24:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0df48a747abb0a4729c867986e15db774c3874118dcf938637a73ac0e7715d23Block Operator
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