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 4098589 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4100517 epoch_slot_no: 18117 block_no: 4098412 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2381 time: 2020-04-30 02:23:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xccaa43706b255751b6c86768089bbdc23602c1c1737ef33a9912d75d75326802Block Operator
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