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 4100349 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4102277 epoch_slot_no: 19877 block_no: 4100172 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6746 time: 2020-04-30 12:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdca039001d2197a964b94905a749f2b3166a4f6e3f691f4a8ba0bef5c0ff2f32Block Operator
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