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 4098997 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4100925 epoch_slot_no: 18525 block_no: 4098820 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2392 time: 2020-04-30 04:39:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66687b7f859e84ea563c227e326f1d977d7bc4b48766d2ea5d2f43b393251dbbBlock Operator
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