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 4088972 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4090897 epoch_slot_no: 8497 block_no: 4088795 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1307 time: 2020-04-27 20:57:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf1e3b0355b2d4451da1fa1bd74732a7bd6cb23290ade648efca9d805bd89ca61Block Operator
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