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 4096667 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4098595 epoch_slot_no: 16195 block_no: 4096490 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2005 time: 2020-04-29 15:43:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23bd507da90f7d788cd0a02fe3228a84fef3ab178ce8fda379637f368cb2694bBlock Operator
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