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 4098837 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4100765 epoch_slot_no: 18365 block_no: 4098660 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3544 time: 2020-04-30 03:46:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbca529eac180907ff8f2b707b59c014640a7a35e220c13c5433aedcc594ec910Block Operator
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