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 4089918 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4091843 epoch_slot_no: 9443 block_no: 4089741 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2187 time: 2020-04-28 02:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3548a8171a72ddbf6954bcdd6804bdf3f18d7d7f83f01e643157a6f1db50f59fBlock Operator
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