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 4099259 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4101187 epoch_slot_no: 18787 block_no: 4099082 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1591 time: 2020-04-30 06:07:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb1ab1cf5c57b41889e448dbed1f74f0191f837e8774f9295559b7a2c3dc584bBlock Operator
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