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 4100845 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4102773 epoch_slot_no: 20373 block_no: 4100668 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2043 time: 2020-04-30 14:55:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7c474ec2c7d8bddaf6218b0e54f5d4fd120625775313227823eef00d1dd4e13Block Operator
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