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 4100942 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4102870 epoch_slot_no: 20470 block_no: 4100765 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1705 time: 2020-04-30 15:28:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x45b37459fd1e33a127bf115b49692a5e21147fd05e9a508aa3e8bb76099c621fBlock Operator
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