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 4097410 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4099338 epoch_slot_no: 16938 block_no: 4097233 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2734 time: 2020-04-29 19:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0eb4afced5a20cafaade17f71fde3d6c59a0d9385f2ea6024129ffe4d85a0b2aBlock Operator
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