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 4091186 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4093111 epoch_slot_no: 10711 block_no: 4091009 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1282 time: 2020-04-28 09:15:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x39c3ba94f33640d1c7ef866a4e3d5bccb979714c5b8904b66a95acb7230d7aacBlock Operator
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