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 4090932 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4092857 epoch_slot_no: 10457 block_no: 4090755 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 8759 time: 2020-04-28 07:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x47fd7c7b75d8bf2542ccfc8ae596f45351c4a708ec47249e4f6fc793f5bc454bBlock Operator
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