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 4097385 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4099313 epoch_slot_no: 16913 block_no: 4097208 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5154 time: 2020-04-29 19:42:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdbe65659e20f6d2d988467e564fbc92f1511c1cbf531e36109ea96f6b8748fd8Block Operator
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