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 4090496 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4092421 epoch_slot_no: 10021 block_no: 4090319 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1142 time: 2020-04-28 05:25:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd4eb1ac1387b30c6593ed4badfe502b30006ef92bdc328683772a8a5f0e2babBlock Operator
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