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 4099608 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4101536 epoch_slot_no: 19136 block_no: 4099431 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2013 time: 2020-04-30 08:03:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f4b98a29d45ff8775dbc843f673e6f3c60b342177791d90a5e2de6d731af178Block Operator
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