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 4096329 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4098257 epoch_slot_no: 15857 block_no: 4096152 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 17638 time: 2020-04-29 13:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc9b07885057989462c457579f4cc2497db264540c3a66b27da99ef1dc3798f7Block Operator
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