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 4102317 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4104245 epoch_slot_no: 245 block_no: 4102140 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 908 time: 2020-04-30 23:06:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5becaa04b03fc95fbac944c5dd15b3024248f52999b519d566aeb68058a50c05Block Operator
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