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 4096419 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4098347 epoch_slot_no: 15947 block_no: 4096242 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2181 time: 2020-04-29 14:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09dc5a17402c47177ce10e43de750b3ad51d71dfd96c96d0fa597b353511841eBlock Operator
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