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 4100218 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4102146 epoch_slot_no: 19746 block_no: 4100041 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1282 time: 2020-04-30 11:26:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8bedb99aea3307d0756e453b1db6657dfc1bf1cadbe61c8238f824b8c5d5114bBlock Operator
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