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 4101013 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4102941 epoch_slot_no: 20541 block_no: 4100836 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1319 time: 2020-04-30 15:51:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd0173971ea0062910efd5d2070ab748cfda8ed678d3f94d90c65b8f7a3d7c543Block Operator
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