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 4092686 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4094611 epoch_slot_no: 12211 block_no: 4092509 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1719 time: 2020-04-28 17:35:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd74b03a17dd4284c2ef2945c02e94fc11efcb8d8d8e5f9885c098038ab5b9ff8Block Operator
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