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 4098950 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4100878 epoch_slot_no: 18478 block_no: 4098773 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2682 time: 2020-04-30 04:24:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x583702c9bb36a775d4306d7250a5a4590bfe2c4ed50f729437b6a327b8402c8dBlock Operator
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