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 4098853 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4100781 epoch_slot_no: 18381 block_no: 4098676 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1857 time: 2020-04-30 03:51:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbad7bdc49014fd752e9112da71ba00ea6c3723798c7e37c01ab4f0c237922f03Block Operator
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