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 4091724 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4093649 epoch_slot_no: 11249 block_no: 4091547 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 954 time: 2020-04-28 12:14:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7097a6cda206cc599d31f89071b9545b1478cd69a61872bd7eceac860e82f5d6Block Operator
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