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 4099599 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4101527 epoch_slot_no: 19127 block_no: 4099422 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2393 time: 2020-04-30 08:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf2f1148a8e0ce56474e73c91ad59b99d0906ad06387a50d1f109fe2d067d6355Block Operator
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