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 4092017 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4093942 epoch_slot_no: 11542 block_no: 4091840 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2379 time: 2020-04-28 13:52:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xedd5765a90669bff3869d1831e7fd72fac47ea3b8388a3e8ab6e148640e59430Block Operator
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