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 4099643 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4101571 epoch_slot_no: 19171 block_no: 4099466 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3054 time: 2020-04-30 08:15:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa6d9e8d629fd9339b762e22257bacd61c6e89b1f297d68bbd1ea36930158c96dBlock Operator
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