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 4093809 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4095737 epoch_slot_no: 13337 block_no: 4093632 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 8949 time: 2020-04-28 23:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd914c3195bd89a0251ce38c3c1574f6d2afe871c0f55ddf50e22aa956cc1fba3Block Operator
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