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 4092042 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4093967 epoch_slot_no: 11567 block_no: 4091865 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3164 time: 2020-04-28 14:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa951ffa4aca23f4c0a7f71ca2b9c275e38f2cf5642af28efc7dfac99ab7c8c1aBlock Operator
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