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 4098788 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4100716 epoch_slot_no: 18316 block_no: 4098611 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1808 time: 2020-04-30 03:30:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x89688da7e47162010c888346f6c1f6a5b7675bbce9b3954dd19035612e681ea8Block Operator
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