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 4090422 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4092347 epoch_slot_no: 9947 block_no: 4090245 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4923 time: 2020-04-28 05:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5be7f042b16b21a7ced0a579e7e32e5ea6d36c9cf30531b680c45ff196b95ce0Block Operator
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