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 4102522 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4104450 epoch_slot_no: 450 block_no: 4102345 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3094 time: 2020-05-01 00:14:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa337d4c2250a0deb06121b2d122fafd5c2ec4c4b0566a19ff13feaf03bfd0dadBlock Operator
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