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 4094350 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4096278 epoch_slot_no: 13878 block_no: 4094173 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3307 time: 2020-04-29 02:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x207f8904848a1c7864b7bba251259563b79718136dcbe81dd1b5f3737b0d2f6dBlock Operator
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