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 4101518 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4103446 epoch_slot_no: 21046 block_no: 4101341 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1697 time: 2020-04-30 18:40:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x22bd49dfdb92b11a04b39294aee9c941c2d6cca8c8d7bba3fb794698ad81be58Block Operator
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