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 4090502 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4092427 epoch_slot_no: 10027 block_no: 4090325 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1569 time: 2020-04-28 05:27:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf9352ecf8b274e2959d11f3e3773775b037e4bef546ca4c1f39359d7b62ac0edBlock Operator
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