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 4100831 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4102759 epoch_slot_no: 20359 block_no: 4100654 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1323 time: 2020-04-30 14:51:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a40ae65b59c07cec8a14a92e42d241d3ea476de39d9e18e2a565b935f5ff909Block Operator
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