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 4102064 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4103992 epoch_slot_no: 21592 block_no: 4101887 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3758 time: 2020-04-30 21:42:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f53213719e73194f8040eb0dd3a63e45bc990e8ab3ab76e3f4965ca709b1ff2Block Operator
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