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 4091712 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4093637 epoch_slot_no: 11237 block_no: 4091535 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4469 time: 2020-04-28 12:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1709629954375b8344c73c4b5451962d284daf0adc7feff913437049697fdc33Block Operator
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