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 4090118 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4092043 epoch_slot_no: 9643 block_no: 4089941 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1307 time: 2020-04-28 03:19:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x063d5a42529aa3227621d1d27f92711ae4b1e0c8bcc74ce3f46ea0bb13dfc602Block Operator
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