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 4090572 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4092497 epoch_slot_no: 10097 block_no: 4090395 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 14176 time: 2020-04-28 05:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda3dfc86716a318c0990a6003373469f8e0a05c4807cb14995af65eb962007d1Block Operator
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