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 4089648 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4091573 epoch_slot_no: 9173 block_no: 4089471 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1122 time: 2020-04-28 00:42:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb6df3e48c533bab36496261e85cda64ffa5515a4916e395202f865dee3493fdBlock Operator
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