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 4102604 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4104532 epoch_slot_no: 532 block_no: 4102427 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-05-01 00:42:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb13863110306cef0ab3f7eae9f37c14f8aba7cdf6d41379bb04af74733e52baaBlock Operator
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