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 4099705 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4101633 epoch_slot_no: 19233 block_no: 4099528 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3367 time: 2020-04-30 08:35:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7ca9f9716d28d0e40f3ee90e5edf8fde50d65ce5b4b950725f27b190854a8b4Block Operator
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