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 4091322 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4093247 epoch_slot_no: 10847 block_no: 4091145 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4758 time: 2020-04-28 10:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b70afe51a03fe87392d77ef24f29cd5e8582eada420c1a89a516b89e132bc8fBlock Operator
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