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 4094638 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4096566 epoch_slot_no: 14166 block_no: 4094461 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1623 time: 2020-04-29 04:26:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe230061325c79fe29618bc81b997d9acd1b7c003389b325520e214bb88f1c89fBlock Operator
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