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 4098915 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4100843 epoch_slot_no: 18443 block_no: 4098738 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1356 time: 2020-04-30 04:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ec8eae66bf1a42c728b5a477d064c9b2728d0f099e54fb0287aad20baa3f95aBlock Operator
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