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 4099271 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4101199 epoch_slot_no: 18799 block_no: 4099094 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1562 time: 2020-04-30 06:11:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x30effc82342aa93692e7f4a2aea9dc585133bb2895a464302197d05f2191d800Block Operator
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