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 4089481 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4091406 epoch_slot_no: 9006 block_no: 4089304 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5871 time: 2020-04-27 23:46:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf0e1806185be68e5a56300e596ec2caea26f370958586b3a97ebaf3ebefc7aa0Block Operator
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