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 4096641 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4098569 epoch_slot_no: 16169 block_no: 4096464 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2009 time: 2020-04-29 15:34:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74fa67e62871e6152c18cf66cf0f9604c3d7c341f1675a4f76330f07829e5194Block Operator
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