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 4101555 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4103483 epoch_slot_no: 21083 block_no: 4101378 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1997 time: 2020-04-30 18:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c7bb3648dd24682623adc0ad3d6091e967bbeb81da5e67345653e85a0733640Block Operator
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