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 4093481 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4095407 epoch_slot_no: 13007 block_no: 4093304 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2072 time: 2020-04-28 22:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf8bcbc18ea2dbf391c44c279ff951068c163b04152c6b36ed4aa6b4c1a4e5062Block Operator
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