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 4098183 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4100111 epoch_slot_no: 17711 block_no: 4098006 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2432 time: 2020-04-30 00:08:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2679c5c3d57c00759c1e6528b86c72f90541e2094d87e5de1c22754bfb887566Block Operator
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