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 4098581 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4100509 epoch_slot_no: 18109 block_no: 4098404 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 8396 time: 2020-04-30 02:21:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbbf5f5f028171dd7764672ec09c3ab2f4a04a9a08b9c4104c21a1d90eaaf3942Block Operator
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