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 4091406 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4093331 epoch_slot_no: 10931 block_no: 4091229 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2020-04-28 10:28:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5cb988134e9d66b091e7884eff30346bd58cb5dc69066a02018d7b137ffb85a4Block Operator
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