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 4098982 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4100910 epoch_slot_no: 18510 block_no: 4098805 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2063 time: 2020-04-30 04:34:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xebba891a104e36d06a4a13ab783dc0e7afeb650ee70c221fcf48dcd76c2f82e2Block Operator
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