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 4091985 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4093910 epoch_slot_no: 11510 block_no: 4091808 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2818 time: 2020-04-28 13:41:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ea0fd14ef540a5d1839ebd63c56c6c295ad7507d2c993505ab6995b091092d7Block Operator
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