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 4100622 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4102550 epoch_slot_no: 20150 block_no: 4100445 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3876 time: 2020-04-30 13:41:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b1216f9a03100bf4b49c0c29433c04e1223c4710fccbf9bf1184c8043a88d39Block Operator
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