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 4091969 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4093894 epoch_slot_no: 11494 block_no: 4091792 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2190 time: 2020-04-28 13:36:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f396a7a171a6ef0656dcbe0e27f7f3528b1b645138f95ae35c7afa3730106dfBlock Operator
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