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 4093188 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4095113 epoch_slot_no: 12713 block_no: 4093011 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2649 time: 2020-04-28 20:22:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc2f8b45b448e8ae245cf1b3f793bf09111101ecbed258b43d87f41b074b60ba9Block Operator
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