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 4090272 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4092197 epoch_slot_no: 9797 block_no: 4090095 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 10222 time: 2020-04-28 04:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e2497e4f5d337881d7e5a7de8caab08dcee8fb650c80b31ce0ac197fa43ddeaBlock Operator
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