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 4091873 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4093798 epoch_slot_no: 11398 block_no: 4091696 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4036 time: 2020-04-28 13:04:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xace6c070650563af7adbb4c4c0ebe8739e78155ee36f9c06c5df82c4ef50e720Block Operator
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