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 4093255 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4095180 epoch_slot_no: 12780 block_no: 4093078 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1090 time: 2020-04-28 20:44:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd26b2a5a1e8eff04339c3c157402a573b5bd28f8bf5a16172b622e14d087ca18Block Operator
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