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 4096255 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4098183 epoch_slot_no: 15783 block_no: 4096078 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2020-04-29 13:25:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4eb5a5155e7af02829369bd5fada1a035ce6accc2296d2e2e8b9b259802b4afaBlock Operator
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