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 4101675 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4103603 epoch_slot_no: 21203 block_no: 4101498 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1676 time: 2020-04-30 19:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b537cf0d217e3a73382b3d5e2d671715f98448832ab8b27a048897c6dbd3e0dBlock Operator
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