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 4100383 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4102311 epoch_slot_no: 19911 block_no: 4100206 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5448 time: 2020-04-30 12:21:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcfb7003c466e392bfa6dc29249df0bb1025feb84ef2a4d5a2192c7054834fcd8Block Operator
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