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 4094893 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4096821 epoch_slot_no: 14421 block_no: 4094716 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1344 time: 2020-04-29 05:51:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c14f21f5ceebe29bcca16c3b7e4c08d34872490c4fe317d86c77eb0edb719f4Block Operator
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