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 4100146 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4102074 epoch_slot_no: 19674 block_no: 4099969 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 905 time: 2020-04-30 11:02:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x24f76ead88f2f7c4c0dc187680ca5796aa92715acc779a7f895efa9ae8f69e1eBlock Operator
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