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 4090899 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4092824 epoch_slot_no: 10424 block_no: 4090722 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2670 time: 2020-04-28 07:39:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd805c8711d8c8a920f1e29c2ccb53d6f513d1132946951c6d1032d4b06d92bb4Block Operator
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