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 4096611 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4098539 epoch_slot_no: 16139 block_no: 4096434 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5120 time: 2020-04-29 15:24:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x41dfb5a406e8148deae8d9f46eb1c19e140722b02cecfa22f0b12bd1be01cb1dBlock Operator
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