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 4099334 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4101262 epoch_slot_no: 18862 block_no: 4099157 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1664 time: 2020-04-30 06:32:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0f3c46b91372dc7cf9d8e0b89b09dcf0ba72bb431a2621b6661c497dfcb54b4Block Operator
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