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 4093998 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4095926 epoch_slot_no: 13526 block_no: 4093821 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 10715 time: 2020-04-29 00:53:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0ef4d8a198012a8ca574dab21137adbd5013aa6897143b2ca6651ed8d9f6dc8Block Operator
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