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 4102014 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4103942 epoch_slot_no: 21542 block_no: 4101837 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1525 time: 2020-04-30 21:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7acdf7aae948ea6535430cdd62a18625ed48ea502deba2ca4e1052fd422994cbBlock Operator
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