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 4089672 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4091597 epoch_slot_no: 9197 block_no: 4089495 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 6416 time: 2020-04-28 00:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb76180e681203ed25823f683cdff0bea208b71abf1f3f0eee9dce1bf25bfd7b6Block Operator
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