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 4102365 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4104293 epoch_slot_no: 293 block_no: 4102188 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2020-04-30 23:22:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8bb1d81be1358c50b36e87852c6260070666408d2cbbc89b204380bb9ebf6d6Block Operator
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