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 4101729 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4103657 epoch_slot_no: 21257 block_no: 4101552 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 8352 time: 2020-04-30 19:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd7d2dcbaebb552a8ff517075f0801cdc4e80156974022cbac6e7fad2e175a013Block Operator
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