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 4100885 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4102813 epoch_slot_no: 20413 block_no: 4100708 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1992 time: 2020-04-30 15:09:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd91964d2a995ed0852d87f1e289325261b0dde1ef13e51e0f0d00dbaa8551df2Block Operator
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