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 4090739 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4092664 epoch_slot_no: 10264 block_no: 4090562 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3730 time: 2020-04-28 06:46:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ca5240086c06c5a7a6fd08e12ec7df9afe54904a9c269a521794e365c847321Block Operator
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