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 4096584 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4098512 epoch_slot_no: 16112 block_no: 4096407 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1352 time: 2020-04-29 15:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f1e1ead3dea55726ec8ef335e053ff31bec3f494d6ca04f34e903e58938ba95Block Operator
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