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 4095948 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4097876 epoch_slot_no: 15476 block_no: 4095771 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1496 time: 2020-04-29 11:43:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc4e2d52bc26d305e3c2b16dcb0434595da16857ddb7ecff69da9f899a03d1196Block Operator
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