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 4102480 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4104408 epoch_slot_no: 408 block_no: 4102303 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3121 time: 2020-05-01 00:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0abf053c438863b38942343602c481af3e7a30cbf5c772d4005ee3444a825dbaBlock Operator
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