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 4095662 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4097590 epoch_slot_no: 15190 block_no: 4095485 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1697 time: 2020-04-29 10:08:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b540ede7f969a264d6f75cc0837a53a5bd46463c4bda2b0cccc5f3a06297b3dBlock Operator
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