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 4097900 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4099828 epoch_slot_no: 17428 block_no: 4097723 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3320 time: 2020-04-29 22:34:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2df836f7deeb8831df46ec0b96d655d9c4385f259fc40736d1d797087aa96bd5Block Operator
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