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 4098421 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4100349 epoch_slot_no: 17949 block_no: 4098244 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2904 time: 2020-04-30 01:27:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x04954ebdbcac146317d18b12466c7b8c91103d01c79538dc8bc5af44fd1d0868Block Operator
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