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 4094421 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4096349 epoch_slot_no: 13949 block_no: 4094244 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1778 time: 2020-04-29 03:14:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf2c47b70f27ff73bc532d3f7d1115d50c2c5148d43e81cd0c6b7497a267eb367Block Operator
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