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 4100650 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4102578 epoch_slot_no: 20178 block_no: 4100473 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2081 time: 2020-04-30 13:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2539864c1d066599f0d1e22bd74301f8b3cc23f3de9b4943de79280c165308cdBlock Operator
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