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 4102464 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4104392 epoch_slot_no: 392 block_no: 4102287 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2826 time: 2020-04-30 23:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1cec8462f7d5170ba57f00057f82a9dafcb8dc58cee74af052543ff04307fd5Block Operator
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