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 4100246 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4102174 epoch_slot_no: 19774 block_no: 4100069 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1732 time: 2020-04-30 11:36:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda02b285964ac0939a385a71cc44ba1ff9b5730be47ac21e94e0d1f2908e6f6dBlock Operator
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