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 4100846 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4102774 epoch_slot_no: 20374 block_no: 4100669 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2382 time: 2020-04-30 14:56:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa04be693f4958cafe2c1d4160161061ddb416d91c4e534527ae9b3f1b29a80d7Block Operator
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