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 4092049 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4093974 epoch_slot_no: 11574 block_no: 4091872 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3117 time: 2020-04-28 14:02:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e8634d66890885c5c8bdb0b95ff82eecbae9f478212b41e3346656fb196c9b0Block Operator
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