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 4091208 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4093133 epoch_slot_no: 10733 block_no: 4091031 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1357 time: 2020-04-28 09:22:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4432e889f2d15f299728cc413243980ef1773b83930ca15a81ef08ff6cb448bdBlock Operator
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