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 4094670 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4096598 epoch_slot_no: 14198 block_no: 4094493 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2719 time: 2020-04-29 04:37:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x016ffaf93f3c61ffb727e5adce136f0123dd241f46ca2a7981b7b8c279982f36Block Operator
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