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 4096540 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4098468 epoch_slot_no: 16068 block_no: 4096363 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1225 time: 2020-04-29 15:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb6f7263ac878c4c1af0d974f2e591a23eca7ea34d68917ef0a3f51df98c7797Block Operator
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