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 4091757 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4093682 epoch_slot_no: 11282 block_no: 4091580 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1832 time: 2020-04-28 12:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b9bbbc3839cd89fa02c651466c03fc86690e65bc584e4ffcbbba47da4b63a18Block Operator
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