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 4101871 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4103799 epoch_slot_no: 21399 block_no: 4101694 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2329 time: 2020-04-30 20:37:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x368addcff52ac949d1950ecf41d6af90ab274d6bd59bed2cf9380fc4c66899e9Block Operator
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