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 4092146 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4094071 epoch_slot_no: 11671 block_no: 4091969 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2198 time: 2020-04-28 14:35:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ea0ff6ebba20848e9d9a2b7aebb7721b3d17097bb2293171e3889299929a40dBlock Operator
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