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 4099059 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4100987 epoch_slot_no: 18587 block_no: 4098882 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3833 time: 2020-04-30 05:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e4443c1fa1f759cfd7a50ac40227a470c1ff44aeaabbac973adf3d3b23b21dcBlock Operator
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