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 4094349 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4096277 epoch_slot_no: 13877 block_no: 4094172 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 13370 time: 2020-04-29 02:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd0229c66a7b10fcaad93755f6a8e8d4278a65b3a54cede17c0f2c6ab2ed3d6ffBlock Operator
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