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 4093452 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4095377 epoch_slot_no: 12977 block_no: 4093275 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4142 time: 2020-04-28 21:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3fba51c82f5e8557bbb6b08d6f949283704b114af9e269ecad60f2cc60689d32Block Operator
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