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 4096644 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4098572 epoch_slot_no: 16172 block_no: 4096467 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2020-04-29 15:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1900ce8b8451cf424f0735393130a7ab2901a7688969b7bd0ca602402ee1c9dBlock Operator
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