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 4100044 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4101972 epoch_slot_no: 19572 block_no: 4099867 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2038 time: 2020-04-30 10:28:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf256b9dbdfc1d9589199a3335346dd030588fc3d092a5efe314d8d2fcdf3aebBlock Operator
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