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 4100307 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4102235 epoch_slot_no: 19835 block_no: 4100130 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1845 time: 2020-04-30 11:56:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4763687d2ef6d9b188155657d4622c9e98ef127c8a0b2400e7bbaa4ccef0dfe0Block Operator
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