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 4091577 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4093502 epoch_slot_no: 11102 block_no: 4091400 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2443 time: 2020-04-28 11:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x176b5a3cf37ba937d282548e90d627df51bf4f44d85b6072a3208a09068aa0faBlock Operator
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