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 4092160 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4094085 epoch_slot_no: 11685 block_no: 4091983 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2063 time: 2020-04-28 14:39:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf81051467ee9f7bafc1fd465f680aa45f6dd499f31ce87cfc5bc9288ad32ad2dBlock Operator
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