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 4098515 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4100443 epoch_slot_no: 18043 block_no: 4098338 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1519 time: 2020-04-30 01:59:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb71db17aefa7ebc8483a1b7c7c248e1b6310e94228bba14edad1abc70ab1f3bbBlock Operator
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