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 4098317 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4100245 epoch_slot_no: 17845 block_no: 4098140 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 8452 time: 2020-04-30 00:53:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3ceaac77481447ecef275beb4d8a75d0f7c6783dd48085c76260add5ee951e2Block Operator
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