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 4101305 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4103233 epoch_slot_no: 20833 block_no: 4101128 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1262 time: 2020-04-30 17:29:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc49af339a2e0f73b4d5d007ecb10a19bfec9d2144d80bf1f947808c138beaa3Block Operator
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