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 4093983 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4095911 epoch_slot_no: 13511 block_no: 4093806 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2020-04-29 00:48:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xafbbc51e730b0bc57c502efff56826da9423561c525697f811b224ea6bec35d3Block Operator
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