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 4095598 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4097526 epoch_slot_no: 15126 block_no: 4095421 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1849 time: 2020-04-29 09:46:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c5a2e0dfd9e427cb5fc7a01d4bfd8ead6b462653c269a9674578b3a814bbe52Block Operator
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