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 4101370 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4103298 epoch_slot_no: 20898 block_no: 4101193 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2443 time: 2020-04-30 17:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8b2645523f192f7c51be60324f7b695a5533c2fa3a3981b35c89c6c40781128Block Operator
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