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 4099030 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4100958 epoch_slot_no: 18558 block_no: 4098853 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 7750 time: 2020-04-30 04:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc67fb25484e62c48dbbf4387c944a9053bb55cccc60f498536ca8e9bed2171e6Block Operator
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