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 4096574 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4098502 epoch_slot_no: 16102 block_no: 4096397 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1861 time: 2020-04-29 15:12:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ba855c3ab7cdb15e0e52125e5fc50ec25dcb56e7349d0954715d766d38077e9Block Operator
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