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 4097075 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4099003 epoch_slot_no: 16603 block_no: 4096898 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3643 time: 2020-04-29 17:59:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21f7e53e1e9e734697c8346da52f07fd453771b28e33686b3dcae57ed243e36dBlock Operator
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