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 4097917 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4099845 epoch_slot_no: 17445 block_no: 4097740 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1357 time: 2020-04-29 22:39:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe9960ba8dfb023a76bf2e9d73eef25e5d0108128a4cdc2de90db4bdf51859fe6Block Operator
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