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 4096877 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4098805 epoch_slot_no: 16405 block_no: 4096700 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1323 time: 2020-04-29 16:53:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d67f07297e1f2b96be17355948a4441c382d18ad3bcc901fc7e141cc659369aBlock Operator
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