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 4090782 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4092707 epoch_slot_no: 10307 block_no: 4090605 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6790 time: 2020-04-28 07:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb09cb80768871f069e0d49ac7ae7069c37a7482839970177bf0efe5044ae87e3Block Operator
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