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 4093988 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4095916 epoch_slot_no: 13516 block_no: 4093811 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 7618 time: 2020-04-29 00:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x207cdb8e4049eda0b713b0e4982833e5ba6ae26b54cc34bd223d4a676827cb2bBlock Operator
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