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 4099286 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4101214 epoch_slot_no: 18814 block_no: 4099109 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3642 time: 2020-04-30 06:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe61b85a0d4b52fcc86b35b3dd2602b8ba5d194b7984852d733d1bb88b294f2bdBlock Operator
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