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 4091430 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4093355 epoch_slot_no: 10955 block_no: 4091253 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 962 time: 2020-04-28 10:36:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18840d786701c6795c7fb64e49e8e3ad959822e534a58e39489790b27412a016Block Operator
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