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 4101344 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4103272 epoch_slot_no: 20872 block_no: 4101167 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3885 time: 2020-04-30 17:42:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd4d7fbbf73207fa14ff8f385aa8c7a68115c1a0976654e5805d4ea7bd944370Block Operator
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