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 4088955 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4090880 epoch_slot_no: 8480 block_no: 4088778 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1841 time: 2020-04-27 20:51:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40724b014c1f7888b91602942e5ee0c3dcff9c4c1ae715664746b3ca953723b9Block Operator
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