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 4095250 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4097178 epoch_slot_no: 14778 block_no: 4095073 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2925 time: 2020-04-29 07:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf84d35d231457c74ba3a42fc36a7a89d2c8286db4ea31b6b06e2a131774ba1daBlock Operator
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