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 4097892 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4099820 epoch_slot_no: 17420 block_no: 4097715 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2157 time: 2020-04-29 22:31:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf074dd3274ee09b4571f6155782ab6b74a32d18fbe9a252460f484263bcae1d7Block Operator
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