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 4089316 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4091241 epoch_slot_no: 8841 block_no: 4089139 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3286 time: 2020-04-27 22:51:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc29fce0898000b5d71ac5fc7903a18b2104706c18af57d067e4fddd71046db43Block Operator
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