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 4097123 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4099051 epoch_slot_no: 16651 block_no: 4096946 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6081 time: 2020-04-29 18:15:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x56cc3fa14dd63157e732810ac4c65949d94387cbb54bbed9bd7779afdcd4a8c6Block Operator
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