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 4098549 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4100477 epoch_slot_no: 18077 block_no: 4098372 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 9218 time: 2020-04-30 02:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9746ed1f5fba71b969d5d2a844d847281e6ec5c18d473629bd42d6739ee86ba8Block Operator
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