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 4095454 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4097382 epoch_slot_no: 14982 block_no: 4095277 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2958 time: 2020-04-29 08:58:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf6a6f444a0adacd404262242e2b4b50f267557a89f38ee9f60ac8dbb0a4f1fdaBlock Operator
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