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 4098863 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4100791 epoch_slot_no: 18391 block_no: 4098686 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1672 time: 2020-04-30 03:55:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x326a5579f0a56e89273697d3579dccd65ca79ea85086fa4770ba39e62a6a06f8Block Operator
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