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 4091440 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4093365 epoch_slot_no: 10965 block_no: 4091263 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1105 time: 2020-04-28 10:39:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4cd77b05b3b584524decd3cffe7baf4c7314459b13aabe96581c9daa16abe504Block Operator
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