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 4096336 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4098264 epoch_slot_no: 15864 block_no: 4096159 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4490 time: 2020-04-29 13:52:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x06f128d02f0a88116b9f319122a0efc49f6c40fe77859eb6960b919e2a15e676Block Operator
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