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 4094150 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4096078 epoch_slot_no: 13678 block_no: 4093973 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1538 time: 2020-04-29 01:44:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d62286077393cdb036987b4af0fff51e068e6058764a61167315e1f125b367eBlock Operator
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