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 4100592 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4102520 epoch_slot_no: 20120 block_no: 4100415 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3041 time: 2020-04-30 13:31:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1132e202e45ff840e64aa21617dc8a043aaa8e074ba872681b9d986cc809d3b1Block Operator
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