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 4092451 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4094376 epoch_slot_no: 11976 block_no: 4092274 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3196 time: 2020-04-28 16:16:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9082f08f9699bd6d89a19b83fbdd04837ca81cebb842dcede86aaf1f96dafd93Block Operator
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