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 4100817 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4102745 epoch_slot_no: 20345 block_no: 4100640 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1172 time: 2020-04-30 14:46:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb2ac4053ff83c15bd6e3331c2be9c23bbebe346e9f8f713906cf7604ad9ae91Block Operator
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