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 4091630 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4093555 epoch_slot_no: 11155 block_no: 4091453 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2020-04-28 11:43:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32eb2c6b8f3fda0e70f17511fbd8fe43d68ddb30c2a02e8316edaa1bcd46b9a3Block Operator
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