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 4099569 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 4101497 epoch_slot_no: 19097 block_no: 4099392 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 12925 time: 2020-04-30 07:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27116d1500a29e92f2678365b7d1b2a1b3e2b249ee93618811c5e2601a85cae3Block Operator
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