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 4098870 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4100798 epoch_slot_no: 18398 block_no: 4098693 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 18629 time: 2020-04-30 03:57:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18fb4e622b4a73c902fff3179c04160a531b23dd6bc85b452f83c50bed7e73ccBlock Operator
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