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 4098880 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4100808 epoch_slot_no: 18408 block_no: 4098703 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3600 time: 2020-04-30 04:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x374891db99bb866b7782b33fe2c0bc02e85b965588c41a749b7d3a740fad6b7bBlock Operator
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