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 4091433 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4093358 epoch_slot_no: 10958 block_no: 4091256 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 987 time: 2020-04-28 10:37:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x073a03ddcafec19e9e379e44a6d1790ae5d070605ef14a21ff324fbde10eb1fbBlock Operator
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