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 4100110 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4102038 epoch_slot_no: 19638 block_no: 4099933 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5610 time: 2020-04-30 10:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8edbe57c1b9b0a30963c4d59059f3ae911522f9d24c6f6f6529661a6fe5afcb9Block Operator
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