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 4101183 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4103111 epoch_slot_no: 20711 block_no: 4101006 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2653 time: 2020-04-30 16:48:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc34836cffa71f132a22a5b67637c0682d2c82b3b4f57a70ff0bbccbd7cab19dBlock Operator
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