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 4099144 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4101072 epoch_slot_no: 18672 block_no: 4098967 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5797 time: 2020-04-30 05:28:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeaf4160c9ca22353125e1b58edc2f0c93fdc2582a7b4a7aee7eabb03ecad4bdeBlock Operator
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