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 4098693 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4100621 epoch_slot_no: 18221 block_no: 4098516 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1808 time: 2020-04-30 02:58:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3190847a13f1103ff11fad8008634e405ccdc0438dd2a39f9d21e00535695adbBlock Operator
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