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 4096704 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4098632 epoch_slot_no: 16232 block_no: 4096527 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2587 time: 2020-04-29 15:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x306490642bebaeb62f4c4bc9a9519c25e3823884a952f37e4cf58a6cc5c2824cBlock Operator
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