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 4096878 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4098806 epoch_slot_no: 16406 block_no: 4096701 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1139 time: 2020-04-29 16:53:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43ad7f5824c1b50e13c3304a6723408eba42b15d0be9f7bb400a283b5b0234e2Block Operator
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