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 4098372 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4100300 epoch_slot_no: 17900 block_no: 4098195 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4187 time: 2020-04-30 01:11:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa33f854a8020735fdab3e027bb379a08734983ed1c66da322e86f2479b545563Block Operator
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