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 4102248 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4104176 epoch_slot_no: 176 block_no: 4102071 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3680 time: 2020-04-30 22:43:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ba2ce9c28a39878f0faa0f8b685d449019b05497e5e1a5ae5a46f063161466eBlock Operator
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