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 4093489 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4095416 epoch_slot_no: 13016 block_no: 4093312 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1606 time: 2020-04-28 22:03:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d5018b4d9d6fd683d56453712fb6c66d1e5b569838951a7c5c82d3f2371d4afBlock Operator
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