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 4090547 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4092472 epoch_slot_no: 10072 block_no: 4090370 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2239 time: 2020-04-28 05:42:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x87d9f94c936e4d412b926004c6891e6cd9801c4e4c4c46a60ac62a4225cf6001Block Operator
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