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 4096848 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4098776 epoch_slot_no: 16376 block_no: 4096671 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1853 time: 2020-04-29 16:43:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x207f384f082fdd8399b4838fc328bbb0e47b58b78b6777edcf6e69d91ab60fa2Block Operator
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