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 4100937 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4102865 epoch_slot_no: 20465 block_no: 4100760 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2020-04-30 15:26:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x082c46ce745e3fe965ff08a543f817066a7041313c38d331b53e4dcfdb7d5a02Block Operator
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