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 4096497 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4098425 epoch_slot_no: 16025 block_no: 4096320 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3027 time: 2020-04-29 14:46:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea85a0d5271393199339bb0c3c1949cc33454ea4cb871c47e1e4ecd2125c8465Block Operator
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