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 4093697 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4095625 epoch_slot_no: 13225 block_no: 4093520 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2370 time: 2020-04-28 23:13:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4278b3272f2b09db8a430ea5b4f9b3895a3b2d2d60af1febc23a712f2ef3c74dBlock Operator
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