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 4096064 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4097992 epoch_slot_no: 15592 block_no: 4095887 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3638 time: 2020-04-29 12:22:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x89b36d79adc5149b5469aa4b397c8fd5934159a0a46fa0728035fcd7b36ec5caBlock Operator
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