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 4102089 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4104017 epoch_slot_no: 17 block_no: 4101912 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5640 time: 2020-04-30 21:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbae8d7f94e37fbfdb90f1cdf52cf890d908c2c8d91b3a27095d7f6b249c0b3b6Block Operator
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