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 4096689 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4098617 epoch_slot_no: 16217 block_no: 4096512 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 9638 time: 2020-04-29 15:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21d9aef9522ac6e45b6ba7e7946910756e9ff7aab2f15e3b7e9b7ad7881a5996Block Operator
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