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 4096928 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4098856 epoch_slot_no: 16456 block_no: 4096751 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-04-29 17:10:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7eca6490237792922195edbeba0867e4ef7abe25f5ec02334facae81e5e8414bBlock Operator
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