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 4099541 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4101469 epoch_slot_no: 19069 block_no: 4099364 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2411 time: 2020-04-30 07:41:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcbed9ff0433930765f4333d9e9b37e0bf6d8d66fee04d83315d29f496349600aBlock Operator
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