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 4096224 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4098152 epoch_slot_no: 15752 block_no: 4096047 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 10789 time: 2020-04-29 13:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd49ff47e9529981568006c1117eefbdf441439bec8cbe504cb000b8b369d686Block Operator
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