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 4100478 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4102406 epoch_slot_no: 20006 block_no: 4100301 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2325 time: 2020-04-30 12:53:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77dda1e29c00c3b4936c269fe382f7b9521f3d4f3b9f3e349f5421613065571bBlock Operator
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