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 4102611 Details
Epoch: 190 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4104539 epoch_slot_no: 539 block_no: 4102434 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3330 time: 2020-05-01 00:44:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc85512a5cc657cff2834af25e5fda51ebf5b7b065e5147a9a8456d0a3824e5f9Block Operator
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