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 4099078 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4101006 epoch_slot_no: 18606 block_no: 4098901 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3039 time: 2020-04-30 05:06:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e9232209ed061373427e40934c24858cc93d978e6c96189b4e90ee7be3b9e26Block Operator
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