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 4096292 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4098220 epoch_slot_no: 15820 block_no: 4096115 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1849 time: 2020-04-29 13:38:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf39f6b52ed16f1b131e4b638466b294c413bf514eb32b6423b02813e4b735bbBlock Operator
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