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 4096575 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4098503 epoch_slot_no: 16103 block_no: 4096398 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2020-04-29 15:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b0441f7000a9a674c54c02ada8308b38338f202daa1c8579fbb87954ba31ed8Block Operator
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