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 4094221 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4096149 epoch_slot_no: 13749 block_no: 4094044 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2020-04-29 02:07:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf816056b0ae0e393f6a1fdc9d75424cd1094b4dfe717745144048df90e881ef1Block Operator
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