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 4101501 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4103429 epoch_slot_no: 21029 block_no: 4101324 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 954 time: 2020-04-30 18:34:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda9c44ab139b0d115b020a43ecddc376ddd4cbd58d3c17b9d530aa5022790fe8Block Operator
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