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 4094495 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4096423 epoch_slot_no: 14023 block_no: 4094318 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3300 time: 2020-04-29 03:39:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f55a8819017969b4bcec8928c641aa06b23003552b429073d705c82d0967f06Block Operator
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