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 4098470 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4100398 epoch_slot_no: 17998 block_no: 4098293 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1467 time: 2020-04-30 01:44:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2eda33147e94e7c299a63f7e8dd902b35d21fda04766e5f166426c98f41dd053Block Operator
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