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 4097176 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4099104 epoch_slot_no: 16704 block_no: 4096999 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1349 time: 2020-04-29 18:32:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc6403f2212b902830454dd2379ff3d040c8f047ed8dddfd7b00a7114c2c7f117Block Operator
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