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 4098450 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4100378 epoch_slot_no: 17978 block_no: 4098273 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2966 time: 2020-04-30 01:37:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x398e5deb50e18facb2eb329ab0b8b8787d5dc433cdeb8e3a7fbff7bb79930a60Block Operator
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