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 4099094 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4101022 epoch_slot_no: 18622 block_no: 4098917 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3765 time: 2020-04-30 05:12:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x06016e3f5bacb57147c7ff523d445b329e9bf5e20fdcc491492ecb5c46ba2073Block Operator
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