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 4101189 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 4103117 epoch_slot_no: 20717 block_no: 4101012 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 10363 time: 2020-04-30 16:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x600fb0019b7ae4f25a6d856417151646e49cd6fd59d6d4c77662e8981af26cc8Block Operator
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