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 4090483 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4092408 epoch_slot_no: 10008 block_no: 4090306 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2719 time: 2020-04-28 05:20:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdca80a3f1622a5ba5b066b17c1074e0fdd13364fc4da19cc85c9a6529a977cbcBlock Operator
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