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 4096347 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4098275 epoch_slot_no: 15875 block_no: 4096170 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1713 time: 2020-04-29 13:56:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdfae9c5f031053a3b9ff5ebab98e23f4a5f8a7df178337c183a33ce44338f751Block Operator
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