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 4097129 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4099057 epoch_slot_no: 16657 block_no: 4096952 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1710 time: 2020-04-29 18:17:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x51f455a6904c75cf408cc2cd1c3aa3021d83c7d21c868b80847bb2c28eb7c882Block Operator
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