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 4096240 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4098168 epoch_slot_no: 15768 block_no: 4096063 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4664 time: 2020-04-29 13:20:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa41120e82bb4433859ce7834a6d293659899175ad0c5b60463d1ca68fdc9372aBlock Operator
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