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 4090069 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4091994 epoch_slot_no: 9594 block_no: 4089892 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2020-04-28 03:02:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdda31996fd4d494876dbfe6483ce9f5fea2f8ab1aa0ee33814275f093622885aBlock Operator
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