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 4099805 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4101733 epoch_slot_no: 19333 block_no: 4099628 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1862 time: 2020-04-30 09:09:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc12a1ec3e68ac8174fc9209ba5e99a72aaab38f93b650a5f64ff9b0efdbf4d87Block Operator
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