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 4102504 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4104432 epoch_slot_no: 432 block_no: 4102327 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1138 time: 2020-05-01 00:08:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd5ed5cc7c451c76468643d89c7bda73f52f916f0e7de39e0effad2d94b4692ccBlock Operator
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