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 4098356 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4100284 epoch_slot_no: 17884 block_no: 4098179 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3033 time: 2020-04-30 01:06:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x75da50db9fe47d0e10f7d8760546a538b89187c5c873c1b6cab1a6826b328ca7Block Operator
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