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 4093252 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4095177 epoch_slot_no: 12777 block_no: 4093075 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2178 time: 2020-04-28 20:43:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa0ccc33bcea11ca083bb964a29c08819dc48aa8fda6f5f8b975c2eb435ce1f32Block Operator
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