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 4102136 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4104064 epoch_slot_no: 64 block_no: 4101959 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 990 time: 2020-04-30 22:06:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x601cc0b7dbd7e39367542d616b09e23d602a0c10c734b7c24850383253600b8cBlock Operator
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