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 4088922 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4090847 epoch_slot_no: 8447 block_no: 4088745 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2020-04-27 20:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7064e445c4b1311f6b7ef36a05586e41c5b0dc6d9655de6d9d70965256d9110cBlock Operator
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