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 4101849 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4103777 epoch_slot_no: 21377 block_no: 4101672 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1353 time: 2020-04-30 20:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac3a2df8319e54c610b160fca20aeb8fad83e6f037c2013ba61e72d36dfb91bfBlock Operator
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