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 4096160 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4098088 epoch_slot_no: 15688 block_no: 4095983 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2485 time: 2020-04-29 12:54:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf84e9b991a6a76574393202f588ff2b8420fefcde3a16bb7557bf6e60ee0c5b2Block Operator
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