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 4098427 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4100355 epoch_slot_no: 17955 block_no: 4098250 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 7947 time: 2020-04-30 01:29:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c68137b21a7e7bbcee201898d7188cbe95831c6fd6d4688c8bb23fa83a9532aBlock Operator
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