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 4098653 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4100581 epoch_slot_no: 18181 block_no: 4098476 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 952 time: 2020-04-30 02:45:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8c2f23b208ff0b7833343141a78037dfe0e4ee59f5d5ed4867b3aa71d3b6619Block Operator
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