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 4101404 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4103332 epoch_slot_no: 20932 block_no: 4101227 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-04-30 18:02:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x734f4e9992fd7f1e9e6fdb7419ed0012be174214f8a2e1af733b9138bbd1fbceBlock Operator
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