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 4090213 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4092138 epoch_slot_no: 9738 block_no: 4090036 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 16831 time: 2020-04-28 03:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd14bdbed4d6a1251888f8aaa62fcb68e9fab0682b671bbbb03e99a8e6cd44a5aBlock Operator
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