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 4093117 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4095042 epoch_slot_no: 12642 block_no: 4092940 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1315 time: 2020-04-28 19:58:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x44d44269e631116a5ef82bbe4345d2d2d490e79b2b783f4005ec16bd3a108953Block Operator
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