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 4095969 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4097897 epoch_slot_no: 15497 block_no: 4095792 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 10865 time: 2020-04-29 11:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x87b1ffa79d5a5b6c6d23ec9402b895afc3a553b8a8e7d6ed3b30857d1848b8b7Block Operator
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