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 4101562 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4103490 epoch_slot_no: 21090 block_no: 4101385 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 925 time: 2020-04-30 18:54:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x802775c17e3a6800c90f4cb034be1077386dd6370d1b63b60405e3972b04ffecBlock Operator
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