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 4098261 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4100189 epoch_slot_no: 17789 block_no: 4098084 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1980 time: 2020-04-30 00:34:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe522845baa05c10a6e8048455f745f0d133b2420a55a3999a93639d68c48bdb5Block Operator
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