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 4095197 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4097125 epoch_slot_no: 14725 block_no: 4095020 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2461 time: 2020-04-29 07:33:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7aed8accb55f3b3e2d89064943d09eea59b4e8d6424a9f4d58a1422c7d11bbdBlock Operator
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