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 4098084 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4100012 epoch_slot_no: 17612 block_no: 4097907 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6499 time: 2020-04-29 23:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd0278f42373e183008c91e479e38a03a9f2a1980d46f7c4dc75911915594e9e1Block Operator
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