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 4100591 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4102519 epoch_slot_no: 20119 block_no: 4100414 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 962 time: 2020-04-30 13:31:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9362b78a8c6ef61db031b8ff39e0439c36d95a7356b694c35623a8d20d743094Block Operator
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