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 4096882 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4098810 epoch_slot_no: 16410 block_no: 4096705 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3417 time: 2020-04-29 16:54:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ee17ea3fbea91d23d37112a237a6c9b3fa17988ef36998d824b7e7d6876befbBlock Operator
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