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 4089923 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4091848 epoch_slot_no: 9448 block_no: 4089746 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6475 time: 2020-04-28 02:14:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28acd15a68bdbf0f5234e5a63a4da82f2461d398219683ab2b30b8b8b1c1ec46Block Operator
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