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 4098576 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4100504 epoch_slot_no: 18104 block_no: 4098399 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1135 time: 2020-04-30 02:19:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd0754e4a8b1213a6a84e516cee167843da87f6f2c7f60b0c566e1200abaebbf8Block Operator
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