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 4099119 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4101047 epoch_slot_no: 18647 block_no: 4098942 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-04-30 05:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf2aea63e6ba2b2a609a212b7f14ac2a2f9f21521c68d078c24d417db7464ed43Block Operator
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