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 4096176 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4098104 epoch_slot_no: 15704 block_no: 4095999 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3987 time: 2020-04-29 12:59:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d88f3653b249828c122d91e530157ce9489a217f42cc12cc9f89ae19c8dc1d9Block Operator
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