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 4095459 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4097387 epoch_slot_no: 14987 block_no: 4095282 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2079 time: 2020-04-29 09:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf7d99ee191a32f349c3dfe2ec9e048c4fcfe1e213a6c8a7d4d8faba10ccef000Block Operator
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