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 4102593 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4104521 epoch_slot_no: 521 block_no: 4102416 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2547 time: 2020-05-01 00:38:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd5815240a94258d4c43c600db9c7c832cd3020d15d37f91a22cb3baf9d55c683Block Operator
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