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 4096256 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4098184 epoch_slot_no: 15784 block_no: 4096079 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3187 time: 2020-04-29 13:26:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b5e91be36a9061632ab3018fd2f2515bb9d911bd44f23ddbfb9d695bea92813Block Operator
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