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 4099749 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4101677 epoch_slot_no: 19277 block_no: 4099572 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 11306 time: 2020-04-30 08:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x571498bd5d37c5ceeb4e5f4b2bac90b3c1eb063cb525b92d0705a31bf3030974Block Operator
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