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 4097019 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4098947 epoch_slot_no: 16547 block_no: 4096842 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1344 time: 2020-04-29 17:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0737ee9386140dea1074c12f1a418173fefb3402f5e7a19541e09789a5211a77Block Operator
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