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 4096119 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4098047 epoch_slot_no: 15647 block_no: 4095942 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2363 time: 2020-04-29 12:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f8b01662979151b2372ad046b2f75a66b6d647faf15f432a7789a74d53a76aaBlock Operator
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