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 4090120 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4092045 epoch_slot_no: 9645 block_no: 4089943 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1534 time: 2020-04-28 03:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf8b48c334e2afb6db57f6948bd8c016afaddfd5a530bc665797c3388ce2bca7cBlock Operator
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