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 4094446 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4096374 epoch_slot_no: 13974 block_no: 4094269 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1845 time: 2020-04-29 03:22:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda9a216b4acbc2c873959356e90b4aa7661f2bfa484b383f29c35201973b371aBlock Operator
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