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 4099899 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4101827 epoch_slot_no: 19427 block_no: 4099722 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2567 time: 2020-04-30 09:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae8fa93d456df10dd2dcb42ede15b145cdd2285e96c637a276d3403b4459d887Block Operator
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