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 4096756 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4098684 epoch_slot_no: 16284 block_no: 4096579 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4087 time: 2020-04-29 16:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf7bb04ad787ac2f88c3c6fcbc333ee3fe72ba068e9ec8517b07f9c81e4257425Block Operator
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