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 4096271 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4098199 epoch_slot_no: 15799 block_no: 4096094 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2020-04-29 13:31:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e5cd186c000a009db29b6e5da9a15f6264c8853cd6339421ce79a9b8f6ee14dBlock Operator
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