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 4099853 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4101781 epoch_slot_no: 19381 block_no: 4099676 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2587 time: 2020-04-30 09:25:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78dcf37d94cfbbc63738f6c7a9fc1925a84412e3280b0cbd66e5d1e6060d8d44Block Operator
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