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 4099985 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4101913 epoch_slot_no: 19513 block_no: 4099808 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1496 time: 2020-04-30 10:09:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ec8e2d8f3256f7f0d3daef031f84a4432449d69425b6dcb621f213a19a1933cBlock Operator
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