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 4102315 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4104243 epoch_slot_no: 243 block_no: 4102138 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 990 time: 2020-04-30 23:05:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb6713039e97943c1465911faa1e756d27d7071a8188c72eedd703554f760ff76Block Operator
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