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 4095405 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4097333 epoch_slot_no: 14933 block_no: 4095228 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1348 time: 2020-04-29 08:42:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1edc0672f5f7e3909071c9d68bc2e9e69b8ebb9d8e737b3e550ced3c25829fcBlock Operator
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