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 4101039 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4102967 epoch_slot_no: 20567 block_no: 4100862 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3452 time: 2020-04-30 16:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7409bda6d436771c8611622e48782576ff2764c6194d9f18d043ec9a54a51aa1Block Operator
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