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 4098529 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4100457 epoch_slot_no: 18057 block_no: 4098352 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 7557 time: 2020-04-30 02:03:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8c03cb3396686d84b4d8ef1faac4b8c8cc1c29b1ee337d947263298604b72c2Block Operator
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