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 4089962 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4091887 epoch_slot_no: 9487 block_no: 4089785 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1040 time: 2020-04-28 02:27:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ac7bdd4230ccfed0f253f9d95cc074de55fb1180b56b9d8e627a68f83ba5375Block Operator
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