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 4096093 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4098021 epoch_slot_no: 15621 block_no: 4095916 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 987 time: 2020-04-29 12:31:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ec9652126103a1d4f39c002a8103c3afe6ee1f87882291548cefa1b0ce65753Block Operator
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