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 4095411 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4097339 epoch_slot_no: 14939 block_no: 4095234 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1276 time: 2020-04-29 08:44:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x45badb25c4b8816194ab563fa9096f2ba07bba9b0889a15cd16aafc469f69384Block Operator
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