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 4098387 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4100315 epoch_slot_no: 17915 block_no: 4098210 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 8311 time: 2020-04-30 01:16:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1450b3b62f315ddedaa0990061a5e16d670266d577091121ab1acfb934e472fBlock Operator
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