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 4099814 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4101742 epoch_slot_no: 19342 block_no: 4099637 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 956 time: 2020-04-30 09:12:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57a32430ee7ac6083431f90baf746ff53ac359aaa0f76e76c4ad6bd66d7c3872Block Operator
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