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 4101646 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4103574 epoch_slot_no: 21174 block_no: 4101469 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1664 time: 2020-04-30 19:22:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b7966ad67aad0140e401669f4a83c0d4f1a79df37c73df6fd0ec0c810593fd4Block Operator
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