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 4089164 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4091089 epoch_slot_no: 8689 block_no: 4088987 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2017 time: 2020-04-27 22:01:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f7fb5fe3388a5319845b3b2f116ea44a188d99323dabf8cfb9c278bd7f1a300Block Operator
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