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 4100601 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4102529 epoch_slot_no: 20129 block_no: 4100424 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1956 time: 2020-04-30 13:34:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x524921d4736e0387399631793437a6780c9f6fe3da2a8e18f00139a6f4915c4aBlock Operator
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