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 4093317 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4095242 epoch_slot_no: 12842 block_no: 4093140 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1734 time: 2020-04-28 21:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf2e14ef1cea86804c96a9ab36160f1e6b8b2e5ca23c68e711b3e7b1ff86eddeBlock Operator
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