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 4096149 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 4098077 epoch_slot_no: 15677 block_no: 4095972 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 14995 time: 2020-04-29 12:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x94e61a381f61fab542047a428f35e03a01bb99f61e28a0fc5e198967575ca05fBlock Operator
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