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 4099700 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4101628 epoch_slot_no: 19228 block_no: 4099523 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2314 time: 2020-04-30 08:34:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0ed198173f077909f2da21f11dc1b4eb3aa41e065089939bfd65ecf1741c46e4Block Operator
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