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 4099657 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4101585 epoch_slot_no: 19185 block_no: 4099480 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5680 time: 2020-04-30 08:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7945e6f7628b2b367c76a73dd06858d2c65cccacd35073d4f735f3e92e16f8c7Block Operator
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