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 4098842 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4100770 epoch_slot_no: 18370 block_no: 4098665 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 962 time: 2020-04-30 03:48:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ece3c3dd79e6b8e4cea523f0282026fdbe9b395b47b47d8b1ad7c62321b60afBlock Operator
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