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 4098841 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4100769 epoch_slot_no: 18369 block_no: 4098664 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 905 time: 2020-04-30 03:47:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3de72e050a6d3c1b3356c865b9f2c7800f3ad42ba939169909b8466eee08926fBlock Operator
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