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 4096080 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4098008 epoch_slot_no: 15608 block_no: 4095903 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2198 time: 2020-04-29 12:27:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x54d5f736794bf3ebd2a1c17d60237e33675be08c8c96b2ccab8a0f7f540c766fBlock Operator
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