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 4098520 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4100448 epoch_slot_no: 18048 block_no: 4098343 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 8978 time: 2020-04-30 02:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8e57b0873d271fcc140a9b19be6cfe9901a9ad8db0236475e96713634f6d6deBlock Operator
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