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 4098437 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4100365 epoch_slot_no: 17965 block_no: 4098260 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 8314 time: 2020-04-30 01:33:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a8f3d70e7b1394d23b9d05ef78647aefd081d5139a3dce50f796cbc61909270Block Operator
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