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 4094236 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4096164 epoch_slot_no: 13764 block_no: 4094059 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4175 time: 2020-04-29 02:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa335a6331b1153b08240f80d121777b868bc19517f7d20dcdf97c8a83bccde07Block Operator
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