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 4096249 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4098177 epoch_slot_no: 15777 block_no: 4096072 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2001 time: 2020-04-29 13:23:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb766ba273e0e8d6ff800ebdd409e58b47af14c55e7f2b4800c6f2b50a727207dBlock Operator
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