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 4101548 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4103476 epoch_slot_no: 21076 block_no: 4101371 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2262 time: 2020-04-30 18:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d95cffcb67a0963d6d4d30e5fc75b1d8ad1b8ac20b132283682cd603de7ff3cBlock Operator
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