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 4090835 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4092760 epoch_slot_no: 10360 block_no: 4090658 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1672 time: 2020-04-28 07:18:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a3604d07105cc3f03f4c7da1890ce3d64e23cf45ee28a381db62409d3780fb6Block Operator
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