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 4095758 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4097686 epoch_slot_no: 15286 block_no: 4095581 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3652 time: 2020-04-29 10:40:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa29880d36bd01c4bc234f4dd7bff091271ba656a6d69bc099202cac28a26bf3Block Operator
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