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 4091696 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4093621 epoch_slot_no: 11221 block_no: 4091519 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3671 time: 2020-04-28 12:05:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42e6f64406c8c804cc50185edb1495ea6717b9d5556734498e8a64d573cd4e9aBlock Operator
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