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 4089344 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4091269 epoch_slot_no: 8869 block_no: 4089167 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2599 time: 2020-04-27 23:01:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4894a9c18fa930d4d6c7a0df80b5e91111692f843313b0e88ac891ffa460cd7dBlock Operator
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