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 4098918 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4100846 epoch_slot_no: 18446 block_no: 4098741 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 7179 time: 2020-04-30 04:13:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x47b2967dea4cfea5b8c612210c20036431c20529b04e3c83db70defbd1a3eb17Block Operator
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