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 4095181 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4097109 epoch_slot_no: 14709 block_no: 4095004 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4072 time: 2020-04-29 07:27:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c4efe89ef99166dd469fe77bcfc6f0d2063a525aacef7a74bde4490a5c9b364Block Operator
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