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 4095566 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4097494 epoch_slot_no: 15094 block_no: 4095389 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1664 time: 2020-04-29 09:36:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe50e9c4cd8f9fae3077f68bbb3a4759ee419213957e8d1a6e0155bf8c9eab26eBlock Operator
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