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 4098932 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4100860 epoch_slot_no: 18460 block_no: 4098755 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3237 time: 2020-04-30 04:18:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x413e1f2af1076d296b946944cda7b2adbbdd69aa1ea546c64d150191137280caBlock Operator
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