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 4099369 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4101297 epoch_slot_no: 18897 block_no: 4099192 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4510 time: 2020-04-30 06:43:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf65c20f94ea9f31ac9cce5a7478e06de0faf48e8b43b8cb0bcd72b5edf513fc1Block Operator
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