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 4100495 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4102423 epoch_slot_no: 20023 block_no: 4100318 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1172 time: 2020-04-30 12:59:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a11d27801c0a39bbf30b445ee7d808335f0fc27a6b4b5ca91be7d5d1b8b7326Block Operator
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