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 4101454 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4103382 epoch_slot_no: 20982 block_no: 4101277 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2046 time: 2020-04-30 18:18:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d89cc39efd4256cf093918a463753494569386f8efd3fa75076201ae6d4e5abBlock Operator
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