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 4098667 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4100595 epoch_slot_no: 18195 block_no: 4098490 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1496 time: 2020-04-30 02:49:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d48a64beb45e6a4b6875eb7767f17c205063ccb2e2ea6ef68df2121005a1f20Block Operator
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