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 4097005 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4098933 epoch_slot_no: 16533 block_no: 4096828 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2773 time: 2020-04-29 17:35:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbfbb8b3e03bbc2c63f2475295d3b8f7dfbffe35ebdc1b275753bcc46aebf4132Block Operator
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