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 4102386 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4104314 epoch_slot_no: 314 block_no: 4102209 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3090 time: 2020-04-30 23:29:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x661a50302eba95f6d7a5d2767df9f2cb12a9cf2f0d1b63d9c7fe6c43745f20f7Block Operator
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