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 4089856 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4091781 epoch_slot_no: 9381 block_no: 4089679 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1532 time: 2020-04-28 01:51:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe85153595a9f4066abf02ddb88f6bc2272772cc51a4c92fbb47f7987b1a1ab79Block Operator
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