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 4096834 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4098762 epoch_slot_no: 16362 block_no: 4096657 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3585 time: 2020-04-29 16:38:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a32fd54c9bb554cadf21b1677ddd085fccb55ddc1bb137c9e00d719f88be9adBlock Operator
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