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 4098200 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4100128 epoch_slot_no: 17728 block_no: 4098023 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2941 time: 2020-04-30 00:14:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x052982f89c1054abd4f243c84269d2ac0b67b4f94dd4b226ac9a69180555b029Block Operator
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