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 4095419 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4097347 epoch_slot_no: 14947 block_no: 4095242 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2283 time: 2020-04-29 08:47:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf06f55c10d4a7ac61288400f943db15b7bfb1f70c5792fcc54afc854ec34cca9Block Operator
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