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 4100236 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4102164 epoch_slot_no: 19764 block_no: 4100059 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2998 time: 2020-04-30 11:32:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c63880d3d9c29aef6f3f4e1aa415472c84d4ba7de12a6ea880cab1c76e3ef6bBlock Operator
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