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 4098844 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4100772 epoch_slot_no: 18372 block_no: 4098667 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1557 time: 2020-04-30 03:48:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d5b625c264b340d342879d3807b260eeef20058a03defb3b0b223ffafa37f9aBlock Operator
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