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 4096481 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4098409 epoch_slot_no: 16009 block_no: 4096304 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2951 time: 2020-04-29 14:41:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9f6b62df1c818d7a4ee0a00c7a8cc4a8f81fd7373d6c6db34aba19eed2d3ca4Block Operator
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