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 4096005 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4097933 epoch_slot_no: 15533 block_no: 4095828 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2613 time: 2020-04-29 12:02:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9a274ac37fc2aebcd42b07e53da953851daf35e120e7ac5497b7fa471488043Block Operator
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