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 4089819 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4091744 epoch_slot_no: 9344 block_no: 4089642 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 8543 time: 2020-04-28 01:39:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b4c772d381224051c3d1c9e0e35fd7c7078ab1ddab4d3ee0b4d7c072257338cBlock Operator
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