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 4095044 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4096972 epoch_slot_no: 14572 block_no: 4094867 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1500 time: 2020-04-29 06:42:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98584d099d3b9f7832131831353bd52d2b7131525ee3626d074a3a2a8b4e27beBlock Operator
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