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 4100257 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4102185 epoch_slot_no: 19785 block_no: 4100080 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 9284 time: 2020-04-30 11:39:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x93228a994a883d7eb9a35fd83a69a5dcdf49e1db5c7b97ca5c766af09bd399a1Block Operator
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