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 4092981 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4094906 epoch_slot_no: 12506 block_no: 4092804 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1172 time: 2020-04-28 19:13:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee9e028d60705c96d888837a44d3d186d6077e8ba28925a7038c37298d20275fBlock Operator
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