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 4100092 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4102020 epoch_slot_no: 19620 block_no: 4099915 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2401 time: 2020-04-30 10:44:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb961be6770af03aa3ad217d8bc1f0e8dbcb28b7a089cb612596a0189093b6050Block Operator
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