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 4096802 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4098730 epoch_slot_no: 16330 block_no: 4096625 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4718 time: 2020-04-29 16:28:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5bcc8ab5ccd591d1c05781bf2a118395ba59d9b78d0aac03a4c0921f54c4ec57Block Operator
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