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 4096627 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4098555 epoch_slot_no: 16155 block_no: 4096450 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1426 time: 2020-04-29 15:29:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x168e4578e180d7b426ddfb0a2ec577efd095167eb9ab69b31bf7da9a605a42f5Block Operator
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