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 4090242 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4092167 epoch_slot_no: 9767 block_no: 4090065 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 13267 time: 2020-04-28 04:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d829f38490597b11b29d9876b2f4df82f7d5a53207f0e7f7652c9275bd45807Block Operator
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