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 4094260 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4096188 epoch_slot_no: 13788 block_no: 4094083 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6736 time: 2020-04-29 02:20:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99d34e8a912a0e54e1bf433b284ab02cd993b3e1c750b70250fa186eb29ebc08Block Operator
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