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 4096895 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4098823 epoch_slot_no: 16423 block_no: 4096718 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3257 time: 2020-04-29 16:59:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf24392a01c3b2b1b0c9c2d307164e9f6256d25106eb6550f8cb1cfa5cfaf9cb0Block Operator
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