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 4100172 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4102100 epoch_slot_no: 19700 block_no: 4099995 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3565 time: 2020-04-30 11:11:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xedf0bd2899e240eaa163f4de6d2563efb3b583c3741d42a97fd3a132208bc2d2Block Operator
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