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 4096241 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4098169 epoch_slot_no: 15769 block_no: 4096064 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1696 time: 2020-04-29 13:21:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc3045e1155b19dbc12472fce5f9c93b164e5d0587dbb0e4b75b75da6dd56d613Block Operator
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