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 4091062 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4092987 epoch_slot_no: 10587 block_no: 4090885 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2020-04-28 08:33:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42de5bd947810bf9597adc6bf6efe8a4ab1f07844e414fe4d9b8e2c62016706eBlock Operator
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