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 4102296 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4104224 epoch_slot_no: 224 block_no: 4102119 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3138 time: 2020-04-30 22:59:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff1130df6f48e5c05fe88943a27747dfe2f1b7c2a61795f2605040dfc63384ceBlock Operator
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