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 4093647 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4095575 epoch_slot_no: 13175 block_no: 4093470 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 987 time: 2020-04-28 22:56:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x786b405c6b5562cd0eee8e32aa58f82e6651ca4c3f341e7fe8403ac04b7f6319Block Operator
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