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 4100409 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4102337 epoch_slot_no: 19937 block_no: 4100232 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1168 time: 2020-04-30 12:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa2af90893224746ef33d2abda7055b513d4bec374486f3c5891c48eadca47804Block Operator
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