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 4098245 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4100173 epoch_slot_no: 17773 block_no: 4098068 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1976 time: 2020-04-30 00:29:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0cec16d33f785a97b68b636e1ca0a3e9de19468ce0069f14b5679508b181992fBlock Operator
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