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 4099519 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4101447 epoch_slot_no: 19047 block_no: 4099342 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1685 time: 2020-04-30 07:33:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71fa6c929490e4b3b3e9e49a4ce4ac0603b599af4508b889fa6353f2cc5b15eaBlock Operator
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