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 4098309 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 4100237 epoch_slot_no: 17837 block_no: 4098132 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 17616 time: 2020-04-30 00:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe14fefe3a8100171e1bcc0f7873350b6bad8aad48ab262bdb4119376bfdd530Block Operator
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