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 4091589 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4093514 epoch_slot_no: 11114 block_no: 4091412 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 954 time: 2020-04-28 11:29:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa36146d9ccd12f9a3494d24c5dc0537ddd1e4ca651b09a49025568b861365b3aBlock Operator
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