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 4091706 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4093631 epoch_slot_no: 11231 block_no: 4091529 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2020-04-28 12:08:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeabb2ce8adc52eb3330c29066ca6f5a7a32355812d3a5c4e1f89d185209a1a54Block Operator
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