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 4096417 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4098345 epoch_slot_no: 15945 block_no: 4096240 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2563 time: 2020-04-29 14:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x46cbda1d19ef7926e99fd3b745f4d34073507092b14d6e6a56de6e8408f1dc53Block Operator
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