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 4100289 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4102217 epoch_slot_no: 19817 block_no: 4100112 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 11468 time: 2020-04-30 11:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d271ef49167f144b612ec9e38e2ce1ba91ce234eeaca215e64bffa093df8a8dBlock Operator
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