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 4102048 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4103976 epoch_slot_no: 21576 block_no: 4101871 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1874 time: 2020-04-30 21:36:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7900ee108bc7ad51492f5813f374e5950e94a10e4fa0d3dbf1bfe7d51bbaff7fBlock Operator
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