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 4095608 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4097536 epoch_slot_no: 15136 block_no: 4095431 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1862 time: 2020-04-29 09:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9bcc9fa74dc29b446e653bd1a636e03f2cd181d4b9a4d09d24d67b0247735312Block Operator
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