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 4096039 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4097967 epoch_slot_no: 15567 block_no: 4095862 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 7836 time: 2020-04-29 12:13:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc622640cfd0bad9d36bcc04625cd1d7ffa1c9981dfa4fc9e2d89899ebf8441cdBlock Operator
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