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 4093434 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4095359 epoch_slot_no: 12959 block_no: 4093257 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1682 time: 2020-04-28 21:44:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c27699c97cc254c379f0f5aa1562252a71acb340375b3cde0d2a0a449c1c1d0Block Operator
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