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 4094412 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4096340 epoch_slot_no: 13940 block_no: 4094235 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1942 time: 2020-04-29 03:11:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2ae38b294e69a428062bf20ae2d1531b05fb7d69a34ab98d8ed074596f1198cBlock Operator
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