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 4097973 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4099901 epoch_slot_no: 17501 block_no: 4097796 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2952 time: 2020-04-29 22:58:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4bc872efaa6a3634565f7dae6f9347d3e6fba4861ea37135a3c2e63b55456d93Block Operator
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