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 4098974 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4100902 epoch_slot_no: 18502 block_no: 4098797 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 992 time: 2020-04-30 04:32:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa1e519d7455b7730db443877b2b9a20f0e169bf66eb71b00feadf82d2c8da4eBlock Operator
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