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 4090861 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4092786 epoch_slot_no: 10386 block_no: 4090684 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7078 time: 2020-04-28 07:26:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2bd2f085971d770db183b42a66199e3f8a4ab64354c88c9be0072e6e0fc66f49Block Operator
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