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 4091393 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4093318 epoch_slot_no: 10918 block_no: 4091216 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1660 time: 2020-04-28 10:24:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x262b2f721fd91008bfc87fe50a617e2fa83664eb1584fb7e5c10ed5352f43eb2Block Operator
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